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