Slow Cooker Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons achiote paste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Corn or flour tortillas

Directions

1. Combine the pork cubes, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, achiote paste, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, and smoked paprika in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
2. Combine the diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix to combine.
3. Shred the pork with two forks and add it to the bowl with the pineapple salsa. Mix to combine.
4. Serve the tacos al pastor in warm corn or flour tortillas with the pineapple salsa.

Interesting Facts

• The pork for tacos al pastor is traditionally cooked on a vertical spit.
• The pineapple salsa is a classic topping for tacos al pastor.
• Tacos al pastor are a popular street food in Mexico.
• This slow cooker tacos al pastor recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of tacos al pastor without all the fuss.