Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers Recipe

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

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

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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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

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)

Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

For The Pork

For The Skewers And Serving

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Nutrition Facts

Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

For The Pork

For The Skewers And Serving

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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