Foryoueats: Homemade Tacos Al Pastor

Foryoueats: Homemade Tacos Al Pastor

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This homemade Tacos Al Pastor recipe features marinated pork roasted until tender and charred, served in warm tortillas with pineapple, onions, cilantro, and salsa. With a blend of dried chiles,...

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Ingredients

  • For the Pork:
  • 2 whole ancho chiles, seeds and stems removed
  • 2 whole pasilla or guajillo chiles, seeds and stems removed
  • 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried ground cumin seed
  • 1 tablespoon achiote powder or paste
  • 1 chipotle chile packed in adobo sauce, plus 2 teaspoons sauce from can
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 3 whole cloves garlic
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 pounds boneless blade-end loin or sirloin pork roast
  • 8 ounces (1/2 pound) sliced bacon
  • To Finish and Serve:
  • 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into quarters lengthwise
  • 32 to 48 corn tortillas, heated and kept warm
  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup finely minced fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 cup basic salsa verde or your favorite salsa
  • 3 to 4 limes, cut into 8 wedges each for serving

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