How to Make Tacos Al Pastor The Stay At Home Chef

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Tacos Al Pastor are thinly sliced pieces of marinated pork that make for the best taco. Serve them up with some sliced onion, pineapple, and cilantro and you have yourself a fantastic dinner your family will devour.

What does al pastor mean in English?
Pastor means shepherd so a direct translation to English would be Shepherd Tacos.

What cut of meat is al pastor?
Al pastor originated with Lebanese immigrants in central Mexico who would cook schwarma style by grilling meat on a spit. Local Mexicans adapted this cooking method with their own traditional flavors. If roasting on a spit, you might use a pork shoulder, though other pork roast cuts can easily be used. For a leaner option, use pork loin.

What is the difference between carnitas and al pastor?
Carnitas and al pastor both use pork, but the cooking preparations and flavors are quite different. Carnitas are usually braised in liquid or fat. Al pastor is marinated, then grilled and utilizes pineapple to provide a tangy flavor.


INGREDIENTS

MARINADE:
1 (2 to 3 pound) boneless pork loin
1 white onion, roughly chopped
1 pineapple, peeled cored and cubed, divided use
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
4 cloves minced garlic
1 chipotle in adobo
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano

FOR SERVING:
2 limes, cut into wedges
1/2 freshly chopped cilantro
Remaining pineapple
1 white onion, thinly sliced
12 small corn or flour tortillas







INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use a sharp knife to slice pork into thin slices. Place in a large mixing bowl or resealable plastic bag.

2. Add the roughly chopped onion into a blender along with 1 cup of the cubed pineapple. Add in orange juice, white vinegar, chipotle, chile powder, garlic, salt, and oregano. Puree until smooth.

3. Pour marinade over pork. Refrigerate and let marinate at least 4 hours.

4. Heat a skillet or grill to high heat. Working in small batches, sear each slice of pork until cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Roughly chop the cooked pork.

5. Serve meat up hot on a warmed tortilla topped with freshly chopped cilantro, remaining pineapple chunks, sliced white onion, and a lime wedge.





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