Tacos al Pastor
These Tacos al Pastor feature marinated pork cooked until tender and flavorful, then thinly sliced and served in warm tortillas. Pineapple and onion add a touch of sweetness and freshness, balancing the rich pork.
وصفة أصلية من Forkin
- الوقت الإجمالي
- 1 س 15 د
- عدد الحصص
- 4
- الصعوبة
- متوسطة
- لكل حصة
- 873 kcal
تحضير المكوّنات
المكوّنات
pork
- 900 gpork shoulder, thinly sliced
marinade
- 3 قطعةdried guajillo chili, stemmed and deseeded
- 2 قطعةdried ancho chili, stemmed and deseeded
- 4 فصgarlic, peeled
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةachiote paste
- 0.25 كوبwhite vinegar
- 0.25 كوبorange juice
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةcumin, ground
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةoregano, dried
- 1 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
filling
- 0.5 قطعةpineapple, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
serving
- 12 قطعةcorn tortilla
garnish
- 0.5 قطعةwhite onion, finely diced
- 0.25 كوبcilantro, chopped
- 2 قطعةlime, cut into wedges
الأدوات
grill or large cast-iron skillet · resealable bag · blender · large bowl · cutting board · small bowl
طريقة التحضير
خطوة بخطوة
- 1
Place the guajillo and ancho chilies in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and let them rehydrate for 15-20 minutes until softened.
حوالي 20 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure the chilies are fully submerged for even rehydration.
- 2
Drain the rehydrated chilies and transfer them to a blender along with the garlic, achiote paste, white vinegar, orange juice, cumin, oregano, and salt.
حوالي 2 د
- 3
Blend the marinade ingredients until completely smooth, adding a tablespoon of water if needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
حوالي 3 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: A smooth marinade ensures even flavor distribution.
- 4
Place the thinly sliced pork shoulder in a large bowl or a resealable bag.
حوالي 1 د
- 5
Pour the prepared marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
حوالي 30 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Marinating longer will result in more tender and flavorful pork.
- 6
Preheat your grill or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: A well-heated surface helps achieve a good sear on the pork.
- 7
Grill or pan-fry the marinated pork slices in batches, along with the pineapple slices, until the pork is cooked through and slightly charred, about 3-4 minutes per side.
حوالي 20 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overcrowd the pan or grill to ensure even cooking and browning.
- 8
Remove the cooked pork and pineapple to a cutting board. Finely chop the pork into small pieces and dice the pineapple.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Small, uniform pieces of pork are ideal for tacos.
- 9
Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or griddle until pliable and slightly toasted, about 30 seconds per side.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Stacking warm tortillas helps keep them soft.
- 10
Assemble the tacos by filling each warm tortilla with the chopped al pastor pork and diced pineapple.
حوالي 5 د
- 11
Garnish with finely diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
حوالي 1 د
لكل حصة
القيم الغذائية
- السعرات الحرارية
- 873.3kcal
- البروتين
- 47.2g
- الكربوهيدرات
- 72g
- الدهون
- 46.1g
- الألياف
- 12.7g
- السكر
- 16.9g
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حافظ على جودتها
Store leftover al pastor pork and pineapple in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat the pork in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, then warm tortillas separately.