Delve into the delicious world of Mexican street food with Tacos al Pastor: A Spicy and Sweet Mexican Street Food! These tacos feature tender marinated pork, pineapple, and a medley of fresh toppings, all served on warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a casual dinner or a festive gathering.
Recipe Details
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Servings:
6
Vegetarian:
No
Vegan:
No
Gluten-Free:
Yes
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: ~20 g
- Carbohydrates: ~25 g
- Fat: ~15 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Sugars: ~7 g
Ingredients
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- 83 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1/3 dried guajillo chili, soaked and seeded
- 1/3 dried ancho chili, soaked and seeded
- 1/3 garlic clove
- 1/12 medium onion
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1/3 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/6 tsp ground cumin
- 1/6 tsp paprika
- 1/12 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2.5 tbsp diced pineapple
- 2 small corn tortillas
- Chopped onion and cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedge, for serving
- 167 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 2/3 dried guajillo chili, soaked and seeded
- 2/3 dried ancho chili, soaked and seeded
- 2/3 garlic clove
- 1/6 medium onion
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2/3 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/3 tsp ground cumin
- 1/3 tsp paprika
- 1/6 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup diced pineapple
- 4 small corn tortillas
- Chopped onion and cilantro, for garnish
- 2 lime wedges, for serving
- 250 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 dried guajillo chili, soaked and seeded
- 1 dried ancho chili, soaked and seeded
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 medium onion
- 6 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup diced pineapple
- 6 small corn tortillas
- Chopped onion and cilantro, for garnish
- 3 lime wedges, for serving
- 333 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 1/3 dried guajillo chilies, soaked and seeded
- 1 1/3 dried ancho chilies, soaked and seeded
- 1 1/3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 medium onion
- 8 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 1/3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2/3 tsp ground cumin
- 2/3 tsp paprika
- 1/3 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Chopped onion and cilantro, for garnish
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
- 417 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 2/3 dried guajillo chilies, soaked and seeded
- 1 2/3 dried ancho chilies, soaked and seeded
- 1 2/3 garlic cloves
- 5/12 medium onion
- 10 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 2/3 tbsp white vinegar
- 5/6 tsp ground cumin
- 5/6 tsp paprika
- 5/12 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 cups diced pineapple
- 10 small corn tortillas
- Chopped onion and cilantro, for garnish
- 5 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Step 1
Prepare the Marinade
Blend guajillo and ancho chilies, garlic, onion, pineapple juice, vinegar, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper into a smooth paste. Pour over the pork and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. - Step 2
Cook the Pork
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork slices until caramelized and fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes per side. Chop into small pieces. - Step 3
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas on a hot skillet until pliable. - Step 4
Assemble the Tacos
Fill each tortilla with cooked pork, diced pineapple, and garnish with chopped onion and cilantro. - Step 5
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors of Tacos al Pastor!
Tips for Perfect Tacos al Pastor
- Marinate for Longer: For deeper flavors, let the pork marinate overnight.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh pineapple and herbs make all the difference.
- Char the Pineapple: Grill or sear the pineapple for extra caramelized sweetness.
This Tacos al Pastor recipe brings the authentic taste of Mexican street food to your home. Whether for a family meal or a party, it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Try it and savor the perfect combination of spice, sweetness, and smoky goodness!