Tacos Al “Pear-stor” with Grilled Pears and Pear Tomatillo Salsa - Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into ½ inch steaks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 dried guajillo chili peppers, stems and seeds removed
• 1-½ teaspoons achiote (annatto) paste or 1 teaspoon dried achiote powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 (15-ounce) can Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, halves, in extra light syrup, drained, juice reserved
• 3 fresh tomatillos, husks removed, quartered
• 3 fresh jalapenos, seeded
• ½ cup chopped white onion
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
• Juice from 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 16 6-inch corn tortillas
• 1 cup (4 ounces) queso fresco, crumbled, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish