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Tacos Al Pastor

Cultural Context

Tacos al Pastor originated from Lebanese immigrants in Mexico who brought the shawarma technique. The dish has evolved to include local ingredients, particularly the use of pineapple, which adds a unique sweetness. It is a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed with fresh toppings and salsas.

MexicanMXmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kilo de carne de puerco (cabeza de lomo, ó espaldilla, o bien maciza)
5 chiles guajillo
2 chiles anchos
2 chiles chipotles secos, ó enlatados, ó ambos
media taza de jugo de naranja (Del Valle ó Júmex)
media taza de jugo de piña (Del Valle ó Jumex) (puede ser una taza de cualquiera de los dos)
6 dientes de ajo
una cebolla
una taza de piña en cubos
3 clavos de olor
una cucharada sopera de oregano seco
media cucharada cafetera de tomillo seco
sal al gusto
50 gramos de chile de árbol
9 tomates verdes (o rojos (5 unidades)
6 dientes de ajo
1 cebolla normal
Sal de grano al gusto
Cilantro y cebolla picada
Limon
Piña en trozo grande

marinated pork

🥗Healthier: lean pork

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean pork is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas are often cheaper.

1

Prepare the adobo by blending the chiles guajillo, chiles anchos, chiles chipotles, orange juice, pineapple juice, garlic, onion, cloves, oregano, thyme, and salt to taste.

2

Marinate the pork with the prepared adobo for several hours or overnight.

3

Cook the marinated pork until tender, then chop into small pieces.

4

Prepare the Salsa del Diablo by blending the chile de árbol, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and salt to taste.

5

Serve the pork in tortillas with chopped cilantro, onion, lime, and large chunks of pineapple.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicingchoppingwarming

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Tacos de PastorAl Pastor Tacos
Local Name: Tacos Al Pastor

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