Best Mexican Tacos Al Pastor: Marinated Pork Tacos With Pineapple
A classic Mexican street food featuring marinated pork cooked with pineapple, served on warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, onion, and lime. Tacos al Pastor are a delicious fusion of Lebanese and Mexican culinary traditions.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Large mixing bowl
- Grill or oven broiler
- Skewers or baking sheet
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs
- Skillet (for tortillas)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or loin thinly sliced
- 3 dried guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
- 2 tbsp achiote paste
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 fresh pineapple sliced, for grilling and topping
- 12 corn tortillas warmed
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- White onion finely diced, for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rehydrate guajillo chiles in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with achiote paste, garlic, vinegar, pineapple juice, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place thinly sliced pork in a large bowl. Pour marinade over pork, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or oven broiler. Skewer marinated pork and pineapple slices, or layer on a baking sheet.
- Grill or broil pork and pineapple until caramelized and cooked through, about 15-25 minutes. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Warm corn tortillas on a skillet or open flame.
- Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with pork, top with grilled pineapple, diced onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and your favorite salsa.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the pork overnight. If you don't have a grill, use the oven broiler. Serve with refried beans, Mexican rice, or pickled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 12mg
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