Description
Delicious Al Pastor Tacos with grilled pineapple, combining savory marinated pork with sweet and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp achiote paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, sliced
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the pork with pineapple juice, garlic, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, and salt for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Grill the marinated pork slices until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Grill pineapple slices until caramelized, then chop into small pieces.
- Warm corn tortillas on a skillet or grill.
- Assemble tacos with pork, grilled pineapple, cilantro, and diced onion.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, baste the pork with leftover marinade while grilling.
- Use achiote paste for authentic color and taste.
- Adjust spice level by adding chili powder if desired.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
