Embrace the tacos al pastor craving!
We can help you out with a recipe that will surely make your family, friends, or that special someone you’re trying to impress happy. Tacos al pastor have a complex history of war, migration and adaptation, luckily for you, making delicious tacos al pastor can be very easy.
Here's what you need:
Al Pastor Rub:
- 450 ml fresh squeezed orange juice
- 30 g achiote paste
- 25 g guajillo chile (seeds & veins removed, soaked in hot water 20 min)
- 50 g chipotle chile (seeds & veins removed, soaked in hot water 20 min)
- 35 ml apple cider vinegar
- 250 g yellow onion
- 20 g garlic
- 1 clove
- ½ tsp cumin
Tacos:
- 25 corn tortillas
- 250 g boneless pork shoulder
- 3 yellow onions (chopped)
- Fresh cilantro
- 10 limes
- ½ Pineapple (in small pieces)
The simple Steps:
- Rub It In: Blend everything for the rub until smooth. It's the key to success!
- Marinate: Slice your pork and coat it generously in the rub.
- Sear & Slice: Cook the pork until slightly charred on both sides. Thinly slice it and give it a final sear for that bit of a crunchy feel.
- Warm Up the Tortillas: Toast your tortillas on a pan, 10 seconds per side, flip twice.
- Taco Time! Fill your tortillas with pork, a piece or two of pineapple, onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Don't forget salsa (green and red salsa recipe here)
Enjoy!
