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Tacos al Pastor

Marinated pork in achiote and dried chilies, traditionally spit-roasted with pineapple. Served on warm corn tortillas.

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2h + marinate 6 servings Medium

Ingredients

  • 1kg pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 4 guajillo chiles, 2 ancho chiles (rehydrated)
  • 2 tbsp achiote paste, 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar, 4 garlic cloves, cumin, oregano
  • Corn tortillas, fresh pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime

Method

  1. 1

    Blend chiles, achiote, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and spices into a smooth marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate pork 4-12 hours.

  3. 3

    Sear pork on a screaming-hot griddle until edges char and caramelize.

  4. 4

    Chop fine, pile onto warm tortillas with pineapple, white onion, cilantro and lime.