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Tacos al Pastor

Time: Prep: 15 minutes plus soaking, marinating and standing, Grill: 14 minutes
Servings: 6

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In Mexican culture, few things are as beloved as Tacos al Pastor. These flavorful tacos, with their tender, marinated pork and vibrant toppings, are a true celebration of Mexican culinary tradition. Tacos al Pastor have become a staple, blending rich history with bold, unforgettable flavors. This recipe will show you how to recreate these delicious tacos at home, bringing the taste of Mexico’s vibrant streets to your table.

Ingredients

3 dried guajillo chile peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 

2 dried ancho chile peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 

4 garlic cloves 

1 small white onion, halved and finely chopped plus additional for serving (optional) 

3 cups fresh pineapple chunks 

1/2 cup fresh orange juice 

1 tablespoon crumbled achiote paste 

1 tablespoon Mexican oregano 

2 teaspoons ground cumin 

2 teaspoons salt 

2 teaspoons ground black pepper 

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 

2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, thinly sliced 

12 (6-inch) corn tortillas 

Chopped fresh cilantro and/or favorite salsa for serving (optional) 

Preparation

  1. Soak chiles in boiling water 10 minutes or until softened. In blender, purée garlic, onion, 1 cup pineapple, orange juice, achiote, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, thyme and softened chiles until smooth. Place pork in large zip-top plastic bag; pour garlic mixture over pork. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; refrigerate at least 4 or up to 12 hours.

 

  1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Place pork on hot grill rack; cover and cook 10 minutes or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145°, turning once. Place remaining 2 cups pineapple on hot grill rack; cover and cook 3 minutes or until grill marks appear. Transfer pork and pineapple to cutting board; tent with aluminum foil and let stand 5 minutes. Chop pork and pineapple into 1/2-inch pieces.

 

  1. Place tortillas on hot grill rack; cook 1 minute or until grill marks appear, turning once.

 

  1. Serve pork and pineapple in tortillas topped with cilantro, onion and/or salsa, if desired.

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