Easy Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Family dinners just got more exciting with Easy Tacos Al Pastor! This recipe combines fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and a lighter take on tacos everyone will enjoy.
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 394kcal
Ingredients
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 dried pasilla chiles
- 2.5-3 lbs pork loin roast
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 red onion coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 cup pineapple juice*
- 3 cups fresh pineapple chopped and divided
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- corn tortillas
Garnishes
- fresh pineapple chopped
- cilantro chopped
- red onion chopped
- lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, place the dried chiles along with a few cups of very hot water. Allow the chiles to soak until soft, about 5-10 minutes. When the chiles are tender, remove them, cut them open, and scrape out the seeds.
- Meanwhile, cut the pork roast into thin, bite-sized pieces, removing any excess fat. Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts, then place the pork into a large Ziploc bag.
- In a blender, add the soaked chiles, garlic cloves, red onion, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, pineapple juice, 1½ cups chopped pineapple, oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Puree until smooth, then pour into the Ziploc bag, zip, and shake to coat. Refrigerate the pork for 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- After the pork has marinated, place it into a colander (sitting in the sink) and allow the mixture to drain (you want the pork to be coated but not super saucy).
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add half of the pork, and cook for 3-4 minutes (or until thoroughly cooked), flipping halfway through. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and pork.
- Serve in crispy or soft corn tortillas, and garnish as desired.
Notes
*I used a can of DOLE 100% Pineapple Juice and measured the amount needed.
-The pork isn't super spicy, just flavorful. If you want extra heat, add an additional ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
To STORE leftover Tacos Al Pastor, let the pork cool completely before wrapping it in aluminum foil or placing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay good for up to 3 days. For longer storage, FREEZE the pork (wrapped in aluminum foil or in a freezer-safe bag) for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, microwave or heat on the stovetop until warm. Just be sure to warm the tortillas separately for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1273mg | Potassium: 1176mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3988IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
