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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 1 sa. 15 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Orta
- Porsiyon başına
- 873 kcal
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
pork
- 900 gpork shoulder, thinly sliced
marinade
- 3 adetdried guajillo chili, stemmed and deseeded
- 2 adetdried ancho chili, stemmed and deseeded
- 4 dişgarlic, peeled
- 2 yemek kaşığıachiote paste
- 0,25 su bardağıwhite vinegar
- 0,25 su bardağıorange juice
- 0,5 çay kaşığıcumin, ground
- 0,5 çay kaşığıoregano, dried
- 1 çay kaşığısalt
filling
- 0,5 adetpineapple, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
serving
- 12 adetcorn tortilla
garnish
- 0,5 adetwhite onion, finely diced
- 0,25 su bardağıcilantro, chopped
- 2 adetlime, cut into wedges
Ekipman
grill or large cast-iron skillet · resealable bag · blender · large bowl · cutting board · small bowl
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 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.
Yaklaşık 20 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
- 3
Blend the marinade ingredients until completely smooth, adding a tablespoon of water if needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: A smooth marinade ensures even flavor distribution.
- 4
Place the thinly sliced pork shoulder in a large bowl or a resealable bag.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 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.
Yaklaşık 30 dk.
Aşçının notu: Marinating longer will result in more tender and flavorful pork.
- 6
Preheat your grill or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 20 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
- 11
Garnish with finely diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Porsiyon başına
Besin değerleri
- Kalori
- 873,3kcal
- Protein
- 47,2g
- Karbonhidrat
- 72g
- Yağ
- 46,1g
- Lif
- 12,7g
- Şeker
- 16,9g
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Tazeliğini koruyun
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.