Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor
Tacos al Pastor are one of my favorite kind of tacos. The delicate pork has been marinated in a delicious marinade. Then it’s grilled slowly, thinly sliced, and served with fresh pineapple, cilantro, and chopped onions. Tacos al pastor are a great weeknight meal, especially for a bug and busy family since its o easy to make.
Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor
Grilled pork tacos al pastor, also known as tacos de adobada. Peruvian-style marinated pork cooked above open coals and served in warm corn tortillas.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into thick slices
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ white vinegar
- 1 pineapple peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 red onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves minced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, guajillo chiles, pineapple juice, white vinegar, and 1/2 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 3 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour the marinade ingredients into a blender; blend until smooth.
- Place the pork in a large bowl and add the marinade. Toss to coat completely. Chill, then refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours
- Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to medium high heat.
- Place the pork and pineapple slices on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until pork is just cooked through.
- Coarsely chop the pork and pineapple.
- Divide the pork between the tortillas. Top with the chopped pineapple, red onion and cilantro, then serve immediately.
