Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Tacos al Pastor, a quintessential Mexican street food favorite. Succulent marinated pork is slow-cooked on a spit, then thinly sliced and served in soft corn tortillas. Topped with pineapple, onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Tacos al Pastor: Savory Mexican Street Food at Its Best
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Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the guajillo chilies, ancho chilies, garlic, pineapple juice, white vinegar, achiote paste, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
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Place the thinly sliced pork shoulder in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the meat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
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Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Remove the marinated pork from the bag and thread it onto skewers, folding the slices accordion-style.
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Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the pork is cooked through and slightly charred. Alternatively, you can broil the skewers in the oven, turning them halfway through cooking.
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Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, thinly slice the pork into bite-sized pieces.
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Warm the corn tortillas on a hot griddle or in the microwave.
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To assemble the tacos, place a few slices of the grilled pork on each tortilla. Top with chopped onion, fresh cilantro, pineapple chunks, and sliced radishes. Squeeze some lime juice over the filling.
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Serve the Tacos al Pastor immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.