Tacos Al Pastor - Delicious Pork Tacos - Mexican Food

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.

Prepare the marinade by removing seeds from wahia chilis and pasilla chilis.

Toast the wahia and pasilla chilis over medium heat for a couple of minutes per side.

Boil the toasted chilis in water for 15-20 minutes until pliable.

Blend the boiled chilis with garlic, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, and salt until smooth.

Marinate the pork steaks with the blended marinade, rubbing it in on both sides, and let sit for at least 24 hours.

Prepare the charcoal grill with mesquite wood lumps and chunks of cherry.

Cook the marinated pork steaks on the grill, covering to add smoke flavor for 10-15 minutes.

Finish cooking the pork over direct heat for about a minute to get a nice char.

Grill pineapple slices until caramelized.

Assemble the tacos by laying down pork on corn tortillas, adding grilled pineapple, salsa verde with avocado, and topping with cilantro and onion.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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