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Tacos al Pastor

30 min prep · 20 min cook · Medium · 4 servings
Mexican
Juicy, marinated pork grilled to perfection, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings—an iconic Mexican street food favorite.

Ingredients
500g pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced
1 pineapple, sliced (reserve some juice)
8 small corn tortillasmake it yourself
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprikamake it yourself
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Juice of 2 limes
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional)
Salsa or hot sauce (optional)make it yourself
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Method
1
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Add the sliced pork and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork slices and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
3
While the pork cooks, grill or toast the pineapple slices until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
5
Assemble tacos by placing cooked pork on tortillas, topping with grilled pineapple, cilantro, and optional shredded cabbage or lettuce. Add salsa or hot sauce if desired.
6
Serve immediately.

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