Homemade Tacos Al Pastor

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

4h 40m

Total Time

5h 20m

This homemade Tacos Al Pastor recipe features marinated pork roasted until tender and charred, served in warm tortillas with pineapple, onions, cilantro, and salsa. With a blend of dried chiles, vinegar, and spices, the pork is flavorfully seasoned and topped with fresh, zesty garnishes for a vibrant, satisfying dish.

Mains

Tacos

Pork

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Servings: 8 servings

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2 whole ancho chiles, seeds and stems removed

2 whole pasilla or guajillo chiles, seeds and stems removed

1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

1 teaspoon dried ground cumin seed

1 tablespoon achiote powder or paste

1 chipotle chile packed in adobo sauce, plus 2 teaspoons sauce from can

1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

3 whole cloves garlic

2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 pounds boneless blade-end loin or sirloin pork roast

8 ounces (1/2 pound) sliced bacon

1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into quarters lengthwise

32 to 48 corn tortillas, heated and kept warm

1 medium white onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)

1/2 cup finely minced fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

1 cup basic salsa verde or your favorite salsa

3 to 4 limes, cut into 8 wedges each for serving

Homemade Tacos Al Pastor

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For The Pork

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Nutrition Facts

Homemade Tacos Al Pastor

Ingredients

For The Pork

To Finish And Serve

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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