Authentic Tacos Al Pastor
Tacos al pastor is a quintessential Mexican dish, with tender pork and pineapple marinated in a savory and aromatic chile sauce. Serve with warm corn tortillas, tomatillos salsa, and lemon or lime wedges.
π Recipe adapted from AllRecipes
Cook tomato on a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat until slightly blackened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool until easily handled.
Peel off skin and remove seeds.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
Add guajillo and ancho chile peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Combine tomato flesh, softened chile peppers, 2 slices pineapple, orange juice, quartered onion, vinegar, chipotle peppers, salt, garlic, cloves, cumin seeds, and oregano in a blender; blend until smooth.
Arrange pork slices in a glass or ceramic baking dish.
Pour blended mixture over pork, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
Cover baking dish with plastic wrap.
Marinate pork in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
Cook remaining pineapple slices on a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat until slightly blackened and soft, about 5 minutes per side.
Chop into small pieces.
Wipe out grill pan and preheat over medium-high heat.
Cook marinated pork in the hot pan, turning once, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
Chop pork coarsely into small pieces against the grain.
Serve with pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro.
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