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Authentic Tacos al Pastor (Home Version)
260 minutesMediumServes 4
4.9

Authentic Tacos al Pastor (Home Version)

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico City with this homemade Tacos al Pastor recipe. Tender pork shoulder marinated in a rich adobo of dried chilies, spices, and pineapple, then seared to perfection. Served on warm corn tortillas with classic garnishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) pork shoulder
  • 1/2 pineapple
  • 50g (3-4) guajillo chilies
  • 15g (2) ancho chilies
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 120ml (1/2 cup) orange juice
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) white vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2-3 limes

Instructions

  1. 1Hydrate Chilies: Toast dried guajillo and ancho chilies in a dry pan for 30 seconds. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes until soft. Drain.
  2. 2Make Marinade: Blend soaked chilies, chipotle peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. 3Marinate: Coat pork slices thoroughly in the marinade. Layer pork in a dish or bag. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. 4Cook (Home Method): Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Cook pork in batches, searing well to get charred edges (mimicking the trompo). Roughly chop cooked meat.
  5. 5Grill Pineapple: In the same pan, grill pineapple slices until caramelized. Chop into chunks.
  6. 6Assemble: Warm tortillas. Fill with chopped pork. Top with pineapple chunks, diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.