Homemade Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients

• 2 pasilla chiles (boiled)
• 5 guajillo chiles (boiled)
• 0.5 white onion (for the marinade)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 kg pork (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 white onion (sliced into half moons)
• 1 tbsp lard (for cooking)
• 1 cup pineapple (sliced and roasted)
• mixed spices (typically includes oregano, cumin, and cloves)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil 2 pasilla chiles and 5 guajillo chiles in water until softened.

2. 2

   In a blender, combine the half onion, 4 garlic cloves, spices, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and the boiled chiles.

3. 3

   Blend the mixture thoroughly until a smooth marinade forms.

4. 4

   Place 2 kilograms of sliced pork in a large bowl and add the other half of the onion, sliced.

5. 5

   Pour the blended marinade over the pork and onions, ensuring all meat is well coated.

6. 6

   Let the meat marinate for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to develop.

7. 7

   Heat a small amount of lard in a large pan or skillet.

8. 8

   Add the marinated pork to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is well browned and slightly crispy.

9. 9

   Serve the meat in tortillas topped with roasted pineapple and your choice of salsa.

Notes

The author suggests serving these with a chile de árbol salsa. For the best flavor, do not skip the 3-hour marinating time.

Nutrition per serving

• tacos
• al pastor
• pork
• mexican
• main course
• marinated