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Easy Tacos al Pastor

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In this easy version of Tacos al Pastor, cubed pieces of pork loin marinate in a blend of dried chiles, spices and pineapple juice before threaded onto skewers and grilled on an outdoor grill. Serve these tacos with an easy pineapple salsa and fresh lime wedges. Yields 6 (2 taco) servings.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword corn tortillas, fresh pineapple, grilled, Mexican, pineapple, pork, salsa, tacos
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE MARINADE:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon annatto
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 guajillo chiles seeded and stemmed and sliced
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • pounds pork loins**

FOR THE PINEAPPLE SALSA:

  • 1 pound fresh pineapple diced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 12 flour or corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Add the oil, garlic, annatto, oregano, cumin and black pepper. Stir and heat on medium heat until the garlic softens and the spices are fragrant.
  • Add in the sliced chiles and stir for about a minute or until softened. Pour in the pineapple juice and vinegar and simmer for about a minute longer. Let cool before adding to a food processor and processing until smooth.
  • Dice the pork loin into 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes and add it to a bowl.Pour the marinade over the pork and toss until combined. Cover and slip the bowl into your fridge to marinate over night.
  • Slide the marinated pork onto skewers and season all sides of the pork with kosher salt. Keep them on the counter to take the chill off while you preheat your grill to 425℉ (or 220℃).
  • Quickly mix the pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
  • Grill the pork skewers for 3 to 4 minutes a side or until good grill marks form and the pork is fully cooked.
  • Stuff warm corn taco shells with the grilled pork and top with pineapple salsa and a wedge of lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 1278mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg