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Tacos al Pastor

4 servings
medium

Marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, served in corn tortillas with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 whole pineapple
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 cup adobo sauce
  • 2 whole lime
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

  1. 1

    In a blender, combine the adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Cut the pork shoulder into thin slices and place it in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).

  4. 4

    While the grill is heating, cut the pineapple into rings and slice the onion into thin strips.

  5. 5

    If using a grill, thread the marinated pork slices onto skewers, alternating with pineapple rings. Grill for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and slightly charred.

  6. 6

    If using an oven, place the marinated pork on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and caramelized.

  7. 7

    While the pork is cooking, warm the corn tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side until pliable.

  8. 8

    Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Chop the pork and pineapple into small pieces.

  9. 9

    To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the pork and pineapple mixture on each tortilla. Top with sliced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Tacos al Pastor!

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