Authentic Tacos al Pastor

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Cook tomato on a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat until slightly blackened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until easily handled. Peel off skin and remove seeds.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add guajillo and ancho chile peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine tomato flesh, softened chile peppers, 2 slices pineapple, orange juice, quartered onion, vinegar, chipotle peppers, salt, garlic, cloves, cumin seeds, and oregano in a blender; blend until smooth.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Arrange pork slices in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour blended mixture over pork, ensuring all sides are evenly coated. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Marinate pork in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cook remaining pineapple slices on a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat until slightly blackened and soft, about 5 minutes per side. Chop into small pieces.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Wipe out grill pan and preheat over medium-high heat. Cook marinated pork in the hot pan, turning once, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Chop pork coarsely into small pieces against the grain. Serve with pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)