Tacos Al Pastor (Marinated, Spit-Roasted Tacos) Recipe | Epicurious

Tacos Al Pastor (Marinated, Spit-Roasted Tacos) Recipe | Epicurious

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Tacos al pastor—made from marinated pork that's been roasted on a vertical spit—are wildly popular in Mexico City, particularly at night. The best taqueros put on a show, slicing off bits of...

Keywords

  • taco
  • mexican
  • pork
  • lime
  • peanut
  • pineapple
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • main
  • dinner
  • dairy free
  • gluten free
  • grilling
  • blender
  • cookbooks
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork butt roast, sliced into very thin steaks
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 medium onion, plus 1 cup chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1/2 bar achiote paste
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 heaping teaspoon whole cumin seed, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons raw unsalted peanuts, toasted
  • 1 small fresh Mexican bay leaf
  • 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 allspice berries
  • 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
  • 5 limes, cut into wedges
  • Salsa of choice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • Lard or vegetable oil
  • 24 corn tortillas

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