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Al Pastor Tacos

Pork Tacos like the Pastor
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Servings 18 tacos
Author Jim

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork loin (sliced into 1/2 inch slices)
  • 2 Tablespoons Achiote paste (or adobo, if you can’t find it)
  • 1 shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pineapple (cored and peeled)
  • 1 red onion (diced)
  • fresh cilantro
  • Corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Pickled jalapenos

Instructions

  • In your blender, place chipotles, shallot, garlic, orange juice, vinegar, oregano, chili powder, and salt. Liquify.
  • Add marinade to large resealable bag along with the pork. Marinade overnight.
  • Place grill over high heat. Slice pineapple into 1/2" rings. Grill pork for 3-4 minutes a side or until charred. Grill pineapple for 1 minute a side or until just marked. Do the same with the corn tortillas. Chop pork and pineapple, serve on tortillas adorned with the onion, lime, jalapenos, and cilantro.