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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.

Pre-soak 3 ancho chilies and 4 guajillo chilies, rinse them to remove dust and debris.

Remove the stems and seeds from the chilies, then place them in a pot of boiling water.

Shut off the heat and let the chilies steep for at least 30 minutes until soft and pliable.

Combine 8 ounces of fresh-squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 diced onion, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, 1/8 teaspoon ground annatto seeds, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and 1 crushed allspice berry in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Pound 2.5 pounds of boneless sliced pork shoulder roast thin to mimic the meat used on a vertical spit.

Marinate the pork in 1 cup of the blended marinade in a glass baking dish, covering it with cling wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

Preheat a cast iron griddle over medium to medium-high heat, adding oil to prevent burning.

Cook the marinated pork on the griddle for several minutes on each side until cooked through and charred, then place on a baking sheet to rest.

Sauté some onions on the griddle, picking up fond from the pork, and warm the corn tortillas.

Slice the rested pork thinly and assemble the tacos.

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