Tacos al Pastor is a delicious and popular Mexican dish known for its unique blend of flavors, combining marinated pork with pineapple, onions, cilantro, and a variety of spices. Here’s a simplified recipe to help you make Tacos al Pastor at home.
Ingredients:
For the Marinade:
3 guajillo chiles, deseeded and hydrated
2 ancho chiles, deseeded and hydrated
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano (preferably Mexican)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt to taste
For the Tacos:
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into half-inch slices
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Corn tortillas
Lime wedges for serving
Salsa of your choice for serving
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