Description
Tacos al pastor, a beloved Mexican street food, are a true culinary delight that transports your taste buds on a journey of bold, tantalizing flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 5 guajillo chilies, deseeded
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp jalapeño seasoning (optional)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3 oz achiote paste (or 2 tbsp achiote powder)
- 4 oz pineapple juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ juice of a lime
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 oz white vinegar
- Fresh pineapple slices, diced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- Cilantro, chopped
- Onion, diced
- Lime wedges
- Warm corn tortillas
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine the softened guajillo chilies, onion, chili powder, chicken bouillon, cumin, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, jalapeño seasoning (if using), onion powder, achiote paste, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic cloves, and white vinegar. Blend until smooth.
2. Place the thinly sliced pork shoulder in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork in batches until browned and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes per side.
4. Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or griddle. Place the cooked pork on the tortillas, then top with diced pineapple, shredded mozzarella, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro.
5. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
Marinate the pork overnight for the best flavor.
Serve with additional lime wedges for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 240
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 350
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 700
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 70
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 25
- Protein: undefined
- Cholesterol: 30