Tacos al Pastor (Classic Mexican Street Tacos)

Name: Tacos al Pastor (Classic Mexican Street Tacos)
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 kg thinly sliced Pork shoulder; 50g Achiote paste; 200ml Pineapple juice; 100ml White vinegar; 4 minced Garlic cloves; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 2 tsp Chili powder; to taste Salt; 12 small Corn tortillas; slices grilled Fresh pineapple; finely chopped for topping Onion & cilantro; for serving Lime wedges; optional Salsa taquera

A recipe from Mexico.

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Tacos al Pastor (Classic Mexican Street Tacos)

Nutrition (per serving)

450Calories

25 gProtein

10 gSugar

1200 mgSalt

Ingredients

1 kg thinly sliced Pork shoulder
50g Achiote paste
200ml Pineapple juice
100ml White vinegar
4 minced Garlic cloves
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Ground cumin
2 tsp Chili powder
to taste Salt
12 small Corn tortillas
slices grilled Fresh pineapple
finely chopped for topping Onion & cilantro
for serving Lime wedges
optional Salsa taquera

Method

Prepare marinade: In a blender, combine achiote paste, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt until smooth paste forms.
Marinate pork: Layer thin pork slices in a bowl or bag, pour marinade over, ensuring each piece is coated; refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for deep flavor penetration.
Set up trompo or grill: Traditionally stack marinated pork on vertical spit with pineapple on top; if no spit, skewer or grill slices directly.
Cook pork: Roast on rotisserie or grill over medium-high heat, turning frequently, until charred edges and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes; shave thin slices as it cooks.
Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas on comal or skillet until pliable and slightly charred, 30 seconds per side.
Assemble tacos: Double stack tortillas for strength, add shaved pork, grilled pineapple chunks, chopped onion-cilantro mix.
Serve: Squeeze lime over top, add salsa if desired; eat immediately while hot – Mexico City's iconic street taco.