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Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 410kcal 20%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Carbohydrates 35g 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 22g 44%
Protein 30g 60%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1,000mg 41%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers Recipe

Name: Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Pork:; 2 ancho chilies (40g), stemmed and seeded; 2 pasilla or guajillo chilies (15g), stemmed and seeded; 1/2 cup (120ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium store-bought broth; 2 teaspoons (10ml) vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon (2g) dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon (12g) achiote powder or paste; 1 chipotle chili in adobo (15g), plus 2 teaspoons (10ml) adobo sauce; 1/4 cup (60ml) distilled white vinegar; 2 1/2 teaspoons (10g) kosher salt; 2 teaspoons (10g) sugar; 3 medium garlic cloves (15g); 2 pounds (900g) pork butt , in one piece; For the Skewers and Serving:; 1 small pineapple (around 2 pounds; 900g), peeled, cored, and cut into 1- by 1/4-inch pieces; Lime wedges, for serving; Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (optional); Salsa verde , for serving (optional)

Prep 40m

Cook 40m

Total 1h 20m

This charcoal-grilled al pastor skewers recipe features marinated pork and pineapple, creating a delicious and flavorful dish. The pork is seasoned with an array of Mexican spices and grilled to perfection, making it a crowd-pleasing option for any barbecue or gathering. Serve with lime wedges and optional salsa verde for a complete meal.

Al Pastor

Pork

Skewer

Ingredients

6 servings

For The Pork

2 ancho chilies (40g), stemmed and seeded

2 pasilla or guajillo chilies (15g), stemmed and seeded

1/2 cup (120ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium store-bought broth

2 teaspoons (10ml) vegetable oil

1 teaspoon (2g) dried Mexican oregano

1 teaspoon (3g) ground cumin

1 tablespoon (12g) achiote powder or paste

1 chipotle chili in adobo (15g), plus 2 teaspoons (10ml) adobo sauce

1/4 cup (60ml) distilled white vinegar

2 1/2 teaspoons (10g) kosher salt

2 teaspoons (10g) sugar

3 medium garlic cloves (15g)

2 pounds (900g) pork butt , in one piece

For The Skewers And Serving

1 small pineapple (around 2 pounds; 900g), peeled, cored, and cut into 1- by 1/4-inch pieces

Lime wedges, for serving

Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (optional)

Salsa verde , for serving (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 410kcal 20%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Carbohydrates 35g 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 22g 44%
Protein 30g 60%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1,000mg 41%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Facts

Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

For The Pork

For The Skewers And Serving

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