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Tacos al Pastor (Mexico)

Recipe: Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the marinade:

• 500g pork shoulder, thinly sliced

• 2 dried guajillo chiles, deseeded

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

• 1/4 cup white vinegar

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (optional for heat)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the tacos:

• Corn tortillas

• 1/2 fresh pineapple, diced

• 1 small red onion, chopped

• Fresh cilantro, chopped

• Lime wedges

Instructions:

1. Make the Marinade:

   • Soak guajillo chiles in hot water until soft (about 15 mins).

   • Blend with garlic, pineapple juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin, paprika, chipotle, salt, and pepper.

2. Marinate the Pork:

   • Coat pork slices with the marinade.

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best flavor).

3. Cook the Meat:

   • Grill or pan-fry the pork until nicely charred and cooked through.

   • Slice into thin strips.

4. Assemble the Tacos:

   • Warm tortillas.

   • Add pork, diced pineapple, onion, and cilantro.

   • Serve with lime wedges.