Tacos al Pastor

Name: Tacos al Pastor
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 150 g Pork shoulder, thinly sliced; 2 Dried guajillo chiles (stemmed/seeded); 1 tsp Achiote paste; 1 tbsp White vinegar; 2 tbsp Pineapple juice; 1 clove Garlic; 1/2 tsp Dried oregano; 1/2 tsp Ground cumin; 1/2 tsp Kosher salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 cup Pineapple, small chunks; 3 Corn tortillas; 2 tbsp White onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped; 2 Lime wedges

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Step 1: Toast guajillos 30 seconds per side; soak in hot water 10 minutes.
Step 2: Blend softened chiles with achiote, vinegar, pineapple juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper into a smooth adobo.
Step 3: Marinate pork 4–24 hours. Skewer or lay in single layer.
Step 4: Grill or pan-sear over high heat until edges char and caramelize; rest 5 minutes, chop.
Step 5: Warm tortillas, fill with pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro; finish with lime.

Estimated nutrition

259.4kcal

7protein

6fat

46.1carbs

Nutrition confidence93%

14 of 15 ingredients matched the nutrition lookup. 2 amounts used estimated gram conversions.

Needs nutrition review: Dried guajillo chiles (stemmed/seeded). Read the nutrition disclaimer.

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