Spicy Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Grilled pork al pastor taco meat on a tortilla topped with cotija and cilantro - Hostess At Heart

5 from 1 vote

Spicy Al Pastor Tacos recipe is simple to make at home and packed with authentic Mexican flavors! You can bake it in an oven or on the grill. It's impressive to see and even more delicious to eat.

Prep Time 2 15

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 3 45

Servings

Author Hostess At Heart

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Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless pork shoulder cut into just under 1/2 inch (3/8) slices
3 tbsp achiote paste
2 tbsp guajillo chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
⅓ cup white vinegar
½ cup pineapple juice
2 slices fresh pineapple

Toppings

Fresh cilantro chopped
Green onion diced
Cotija cheese crumbled
Tomatoes seeded and diced
Corn tortillas

Other

1 thick wooden skewer or wooden dowel soaked in water 20 minutes.

Instructions

In a large glass bowl combine achiote paste with vinegar and stir until no large lumps exist. Stir in Guaillo powder, garlic powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, salt and pepper and pineapple juice. Add meat, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Skin the pineapple and slice into 1-inch rounds. Thread one pineapple round onto the wooden skewer and if baking in the oven, set it on a rimmed baking sheet covered with foil. You can also set it in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven and place it on the grill as we did. Layer slices of pork onto the skewer until 1 inch remains at the top. Place another slice of pineapple over the top.
Preheat oven to 350°F oven for approximately 90 minutes or until the outside is slightly charred on the outside. Briefly grill remaining pineapple slices or bake for 15 minutes until they begin to brown.
Remove the meat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Slice meat thinly. Assemble tacos and serve immediately.

Notes

Prep time includes inactive marinating time.

Nutritional information doesn't include whole pineapple or tortillas.

Nutrition

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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