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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 1 oră 15 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 873 kcal
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
pork
- 900 gpork shoulder, thinly sliced
marinade
- 3 buc.dried guajillo chili, stemmed and deseeded
- 2 buc.dried ancho chili, stemmed and deseeded
- 4 cățelgarlic, peeled
- 2 lingurăachiote paste
- 0,25 canăwhite vinegar
- 0,25 canăorange juice
- 0,5 lingurițăcumin, ground
- 0,5 lingurițăoregano, dried
- 1 lingurițăsalt
filling
- 0,5 buc.pineapple, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
serving
- 12 buc.corn tortilla
garnish
- 0,5 buc.white onion, finely diced
- 0,25 canăcilantro, chopped
- 2 buc.lime, cut into wedges
Ustensile
grill or large cast-iron skillet · resealable bag · blender · large bowl · cutting board · small bowl
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 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.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 3
Blend the marinade ingredients until completely smooth, adding a tablespoon of water if needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: A smooth marinade ensures even flavor distribution.
- 4
Place the thinly sliced pork shoulder in a large bowl or a resealable bag.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 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.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: Marinating longer will result in more tender and flavorful pork.
- 6
Preheat your grill or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 11
Garnish with finely diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 873,3kcal
- Proteine
- 47,2g
- Carbohidrați
- 72g
- Grăsimi
- 46,1g
- Fibre
- 12,7g
- Zahăr
- 16,9g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
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.