Description
Juicy, spicy pork tacos grilled to perfection with pineapple and traditional toppings—these Tacos Al Pastor bring the bold street food experience to your table.
Ingredients
3 lb pork shoulder, sliced into ¼-inch thick strips
6 dried guajillo chiles
1 dried chile de árbol
5 garlic cloves
¼ white onion
10 whole black peppercorns
1 tsp Mexican oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 packets Sazon Goya OR 1 tbsp achiote powder
1½ tsp kosher salt
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup pineapple juice or orange juice
4 pineapple spears, brushed with oil
15 corn tortillas
½ cup chopped red or white onion
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Creamy avocado salsa (optional)
Instructions
1. Trim and slice pork shoulder into thin ¼-inch pieces.
2. Soften dried chiles in boiling water for 15 minutes.
3. Blend chiles with onion, garlic, spices, vinegar, and juice to form marinade.
4. Coat pork with marinade and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Grill pork over high heat until edges are charred. Let rest and chop.
6. Grill pineapple until caramelized. Chop into small bits.
7. Warm tortillas. Top with pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro, and lime. Add avocado salsa if desired.
Notes
You can use a cast-iron pan instead of a grill.
For a milder spice, reduce or omit the chile de árbol.
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican