Tacos al Pastor: Discover the Flavorful Secret Today!
Tacos al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish made with marinated pork, pineapple, and a variety of spices, served in soft corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 12 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine pork, pineapple juice, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated pork for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into small pieces.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or skillet.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the sliced pork on the tortillas, and topping with diced pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges and your favorite salsa.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or fresh jalapeños.
- These tacos can be served with a variety of toppings such as avocado, radishes, or sour cream.
- Leftover pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg