Tacos al Pastor
Servings
2Serving size
3 tacosThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers hot or cold. Note that active cooking time does not include marinating time.
Ingredients
| 1 clove Garlic, raw (finely minced) |
| 1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar |
| 2 medium Chipotle peppers In adobo sauce (finely minced) |
| 1/2 tsp., leaves Dried oregano |
| 1/4 tsp.. Ground cumin |
| 2 Tbsp Orange juice |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt (divided) |
| 1 medium White onions (thinly sliced) |
| 8 ounces Pork tenderloin (thinly sliced) |
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
| 2 cup, chunks Pineapple (sliced into 1/4 inch slices) |
| 1/2 lime yields Lime juice, raw |
| 1 pepper Jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced) |
| 2 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw (coarsely chopped) |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 6 tortilla, medium (approx 6 inch dia) Corn tortillas |
Instructions
Toss until well blended and add the pork tenderloin.
Toss until well blended and marinate at least one hour (up to overnight is best).
While the pork is marinating, spray a griddle or large skillet with oil and heat over high heat.
When the pan is hot, add the sliced pineapple and grill on each side for about 4 minutes until lightly browned.
Remove and let cool. Cut into a dice and place in a bowl with the lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Toss well and chill.
When almost ready to serve, place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 400°F.
Add the pork and onion mixture and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. Toss every 5 minutes or so.
Place the pork in the tortillas and top with the pineapple.
Serve.
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Lactose
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Recipe Notes
This is a spicy, savory, and sweet taco from Central Mexico that is super easy to make and cheap.
Traditionally it would be made with guajillo, pasilla, and ancho peppers – and you can do that – but it will take a bit more time and a bit more money.