Tacos al pastor are a quintessential Mexican street food, known for their bold flavors and juicy marinated pork. This recipe will guide you through the steps to recreate this mouthwatering dish at home. Prepare your taste buds for a fiesta of flavors with these Tacos al pastor!
Chopped fresh cilantro and diced onions for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
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Instructions:
Step 1
In a bowl, combine the dried guajillo chilies, pineapple juice, white vinegar, garlic, chopped onion, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture soak for about 15 minutes to soften the chilies.
Step 2
After soaking, transfer the mixture to a blender and add the achiote paste and orange juice. Blend until you have a smooth marinade.
Step 3
Place the thinly sliced pork shoulder in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it's well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight for maximum flavor.
Step 4
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the pineapple slices with vegetable oil and grill them for about 2 minutes on each side until they have grill marks. Remove and chop into small pieces.
Step 5
Thread the marinated pork slices onto skewers or use a rotisserie if available.
Step 6
Grill the pork skewers or cook them in a rotisserie, turning occasionally and basting with any leftover marinade, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 7
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
Step 8
To serve, place a few slices of grilled pork onto each tortilla, top with chopped grilled pineapple, and garnish with cilantro and diced onions. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Step 9
Enjoy your homemade Tacos al pastor with a burst of Mexican flavors!