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Al Pastor Tacos

🔪 PREP TIME 30 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 20 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
Al Pastor Tacos
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
Protein 14.6 g
Carbs 73.1 g
Fat 10.8 g

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4 Servings
  • Pork Shoulder
    500 g
  • Pineapple
    100 g
  • Adobo Sauce
    3 tbsp
  • Onion
    0.5 pcs
  • Corn Tortilla
    8 pcs

💡 Short Description

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Spiced pork tacos with pineapple.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Al Pastor Tacos

🔥 Prep

  • Trim and slice the 500g pork shoulder into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
  • Peel and core the 100g pineapple, then cut it into small 1‑cm cubes.
  • Peel and finely chop the 0.5 (half) onion.
  • Measure out 3 tbsp adobo sauce into a small bowl.

🔥 Cook

  • 1. In a bowl, combine the sliced pork shoulder with the 3 tbsp adobo sauce, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • 2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil (optional).
  • 3. Add the marinated pork to the hot pan and sear for 6‑8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are caramelized and the meat is cooked through.
  • 4. Add the chopped onion and pineapple cubes to the pan, continuing to cook for 3‑4 minutes until the onion softens and the pineapple gets slightly charred.
  • 5. While the filling cooks, warm the 8 corn tortillas on a separate dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or until pliable.
  • 6. Remove the pork mixture from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes before assembling.

🔥 Serve

  • Place a generous spoonful of the al pastor filling onto each warm tortilla.
  • Top with extra fresh pineapple chunks, a squeeze of lime, and chopped cilantro if desired.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges and your favorite salsa or hot sauce on the side.

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