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Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor are a traditional Mexican dish made with marinated pork, pineapple, and fresh toppings, served in soft corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into thin slices
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup pineapple fresh, diced for topping
For Serving
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup lime wedges
  • 1 cup salsa for serving

Method
 

Marinate the Pork
  1. In a blender, combine orange juice, pineapple juice, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place the pork slices in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cook the Pork
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  2. Grill the pork slices for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
  3. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing it into small pieces.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Place a portion of the grilled pork on each tortilla, top with diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges and salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an authentic flavor, consider using a vertical spit (trompo) for cooking the pork, similar to traditional methods.

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