Tacos al Pastor with Pork

Name: Tacos al Pastor with Pork
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g pork shoulder; 2 tbsp achiote paste; 1 tsp ground sweet paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 60 ml lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 150 g fresh pineapple; 1 pcs white onion; 2 pcs garlic; 8 pcs mexican tortilla; 30 g fresh cilantro; 2 pcs lime

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Traditional tacos with pork marinated in achiote paste with pineapple. A beloved dish from Mexican street food.

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Prep time 30 min

Cook time 20 min

Servings

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Difficulty Medium

Category Main dishes

Ingredients

600 g pork shoulder
2 tbsp achiote paste
1 tsp ground sweet paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
60 ml lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
150 g fresh pineapple
1 pcs white onion
2 pcs garlic
8 pcs mexican tortilla
30 g fresh cilantro
2 pcs lime

Instructions

1
Slice the pork into thin pieces. In a bowl, mix achiote paste, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, lime juice, and oil.
2
Marinate the meat in the prepared mixture for at least 20 minutes.
3
Dice the pineapple into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
4
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated pork for 8-10 minutes until browned.
5
Add the onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Finally, add the pineapple and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
6
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side.
7
Place the meat on the tortillas, sprinkle with cilantro, add diced onion and lime wedges for serving.