dinner·Mexican

Beef Tacos al Pastor

Marinated pork with pineapple and achiote, cooked until caramelized and served in corn tortillas.

porktacosdinnerstreet-food
Prep20m
Cook20m
Total40m
Serves6
Levelmedium
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 2 lb pork shoulder (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp achiote paste
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 4 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup pineapple (diced)
  • 18 corn tortillas (warmed)
  • ½ cup white onion and cilantro (diced, for serving)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Blend achiote paste, pineapple juice, orange juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano into a smooth marinade.

  2. 2

    Coat pork slices and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.

  3. 3

    Cook pork in a very hot skillet or grill pan until caramelized and slightly charred.

  4. 4

    Chop into small pieces. Toss with fresh pineapple chunks in the hot pan.

  5. 5

    Serve in doubled corn tortillas topped with onion, cilantro, and salsa.

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