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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Chef JoséRa Castillo

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Taco al Pastor

Cultural Context

Taco al Pastor is a popular Mexican street food that reflects the influence of Lebanese immigrants in Mexico. The dish features marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, similar to shawarma, and is typically served with fresh toppings. It has become a staple in Mexican cuisine, enjoyed at casual gatherings and celebrations.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 chiles anchos
4 chiles guajillos
3 dientes de ajo
3 pimientas gordas
2 pzs de clavo
3g de comino
250g de agua de los chiles
60g de aceite de girasol
1 piña
500g de bistec, bola o pierna de cerdo en bistek
1 cebolla fileteada
cebolla
cilantro
salsa de aguacate
piña en cubos
limón

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas are more nutritious, while flour tortillas can be cheaper.

1

Prepare the adobo by blending the chiles anchos, chiles guajillos, garlic, pimientas gordas, cloves, comino, and water until smooth.

2

Marinate the pork in the adobo for a period of time to absorb the flavors.

3

Grill the marinated pork until cooked through and slightly charred.

4

Slice the grilled pork into thin pieces.

5

Assemble the tacos by placing the sliced pork on a tortilla, adding sliced onion, cilantro, and any additional toppings like avocado salsa and pineapple cubes.

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

Tacos al PastorAl Pastor Tacos
Local Name: Taco al Pastor

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