Authentic Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Tacos Al Pastor is a flavorful and traditional Mexican dish that features marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit. The meat is thinly sliced and served on a tortilla with pineapple, onions, cilantro, and salsa. This recipe will show you how to recreate this popular street food favorite in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 3 dried guajillo chilies
• 3 dried ancho chilies
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn tortillas
• Sliced pineapple, onions, and cilantro for topping
• Salsa verde or salsa roja for serving

Directions

1. In a bowl, soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes to rehydrate.
2. In a blender, combine the rehydrated chilies, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, vinegar, pineapple juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
3. Place the sliced pork in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat your grill or broiler. Skewer the marinated pork slices onto a vertical spit or onto skewers if using a grill.
5. Cook the pork for about 5-7 minutes on each side until it is charred and cooked through.
6. Remove the pork from the heat and thinly slice it.
7. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
8. To assemble the tacos, place some sliced pork on a tortilla, top with sliced pineapple, onions, and cilantro. Serve with salsa on the side.
9. Enjoy your homemade Tacos Al Pastor!

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