Best 10 Home Style Tacos Al Pastor Chile And Pineapple Pork Tacos Recipes

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Prepare your taste buds for a culinary explosion as we take you on a tantalizing journey to create the ultimate "Home Style Tacos al Pastor Chile and Pineapple Pork Tacos." This tantalizing dish is a fusion of flavors that will have you craving more with every bite. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed adventure as we guide you through the process of making this delectable meal that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOME-STYLE TACOS AL PASTOR - PORK TACOS



Home-style Tacos al Pastor - Pork Tacos image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the pork:
5 GOYA® Guajillo Chilles
5 GOYA® Pasilla Chiles or GOYA® Ancho Chiles
1 chipotle chile from 1 can (7 oz.) GOYA® Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce
1 medium white onion, halved
1 can (20 oz.) GOYA® Pineapple Chunks
1/4 cup GOYA® Distilled White Vinegar
2 tbsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic
1 tsp. GOYA® Cumin
GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste
1 21/2-3 lb. boneless, skinless pork butt, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 tbsp. GOYA® Vegetable Oil
For the garnish:
1 pkg. (10 oz.) GOYA® Corn Tortillas, warmed
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add guajillo and pasilla chiles. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until chiles soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Remove and discard stem and seeds. Meanwhile, coarsely chop one onion half; reserve remaining half. Strain pineapples; reserve juice and fruit separately.
  • 2. Transfer guajillo, pasilla and chipotle chiles, chopped onion half, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin to bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer chile mixture to saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring chile mixture to a boil; cook until paste looses raw onion taste, about 2 minutes. Season with Adobo; cool. In large container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine pork cubes, cooled chile marinade and reserved pineapple chunks; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • 3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Strain pork and pineapples, discarding marinade. Add pork and pineapples to skillet. Cook in batches until dark golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes; transfer to large serving plate.
  • 4. Meanwhile, finely slice remaining onion half. Transfer sliced onion to bowl with cilantro.
  • 5. Serve pork and pineapple mixture in warm tortillas. Garnish pork tacos with cilantro, onions and limes.

HOME-STYLE TACOS AL PASTOR (CHILE AND PINEAPPLE PORK TACOS)



Home-style Tacos al Pastor (Chile and Pineapple Pork Tacos) image

Tacos al Pastor are a favorite in Mexico and Mexican restaurants throughout the world for good reason: The mixture of smoky, spicy chiles, sweet pineapples and fresh onions and cilantro is taco perfection. Traditionally, Tacos al Pastor are made by marinating pork in chile sauce, layering the meat on a vertical rotisserie, adorning with a pineapple and roasting slowly for hours--a process that's almost impossible to replicate at home. So we've taken the delicious, authentic flavors that make these tacos so special, and adapted the recipe for your home kitchen, so you can enjoy it whenever a craving strikes!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 Goya Guajillo Chiles
5 Goya Pasilla Chiles or Goya Ancho Chiles
1 chipotle pepper from a can of Goya Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
1 medium white onion, halved
1 (20 ounce) can Goya Pineapple Chunks
¼ cup Goya White Vinegar
2 tablespoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Goya Cumin
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless, skinless pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Goya Vegetable Oil
1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add guajillo and pasilla chiles. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chiles soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Remove and discard stem and seeds. Meanwhile, coarsely chop one onion half; reserve remaining half. Strain pineapples; reserve juice and fruit separately.
  • Transfer guajillo, pasilla and chipotle chiles, chopped onion half, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin to bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer chile mixture to saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring chile mixture to a boil; cook until paste loses raw onion taste, about 2 minutes. Season with Adobo; cool. In large container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine pork cubes, cooled chile marinade and reserved pineapple chunks; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Strain pork and pineapples, discarding marinade. Add pork and pineapples to skillet. Cook in batches until dark golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes; transfer to large serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, finely slice remaining onion half. Transfer sliced onion to bowl with cilantro. Serve pork and pineapple mixture in warm tortillas. Garnish pork tacos with cilantro, onions and limes.

TACOS AL PASTOR



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 dried guajillo chile peppers
2 dried ancho chile peppers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
5 tablespoons apple juice
1 cup Mexican beer (such as Tecate)
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground annatto
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch-thick slabs
Borracho Tortillas, for serving (recipe follows)
Pineapple-Serrano Salsa, for topping (recipe follows)
Tomatillo salsa, crumbled cotija cheese, crushed chicharrónes (fried pork rinds), fresh cilantro and sliced radishes, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: Soak the dried chiles in warm water until softened, about 15 minutes; drain. Discard the stems and seeds. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chiles, onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add the pineapple juice, orange juice, apple juice, beer, vinegar, oregano, paprika, annatto, cloves, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 tablespoon pepper; puree until smooth.
  • Make the tacos: Place the pork in a large roasting pan and pour the marinade on top; cover with foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Transfer the pork to the oven and roast, covered, 3 hours. Remove the pork from the braising liquid and transfer to a cutting board; let rest at least 10 minutes. Reserve the braising liquid. Cut the pork into 1/4-inch pieces and return to the braising liquid, tossing to coat.
  • Assemble the tacos: Arrange the pork on the tortillas and top with the pineapple-serrano salsa and tomatillo salsa. Top with cotija, chicharrónes, cilantro and radishes. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Soak 20 dried guajillo chiles in warm water at least 30 minutes; drain. Remove the stems and seeds. Transfer the chiles to a blender and add 4 cups water, 5 garlic cloves, 1 diced onion, 2 teaspoons each chicken stock and kosher salt, 1 teaspoon each pepper and dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon cumin; puree. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip a tortilla in the chile mixture, then add to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, 1 minute per side. Remove and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Repeat to make about 30 tortillas.
  • Heat a grill to medium high. Peel 2 pineapples and cut into 1/4-inch-thick planks; grill until marked, about 3 minutes per side. Finely chop the pineapple, removing the core. Soak 2 to 3 thinly sliced serrano chiles in ice water, 10 minutes, then drain. Combine the pineapple, serranos, 2 diced small red onions, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SHORTCUT TACOS AL PASTOR WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Tacos al Pastor just got the weeknight treatment! Typically, this traditional Mexican taco is marinated for hours, then skewered onto a giant spit and cooked on a rotisserie for hours. This version gets you all that flavor but without all the work and waiting. To make this more kid friendly feel free to leave the habanero out of the salsa and serve some hot sauce on the side for those that like a little kick.

Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling
1 red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, sliced 1/4-inch thick
8 to 12 corn tortillas
1/2 medium pineapple, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and finely diced
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add half of the onions and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the garlic, chiles, orange juice, vinegar, honey and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Add the cumin and oregano and continue to simmer, about 5 minutes, covered. Remove from the heat and cover until the chiles are softened, about 5 minutes. Blend until smooth. Let cool completely.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil, drizzle some oil on it and rub it around so that the foil is evenly coated. Spread the pork in an even layer. Coat both sides completely with the chile mixture with a pastry brush and transfer to the broiler. Cook until charred on both sides, flipping halfway through, about 12 minutes total. Remove from the broiler and let rest for 5 minutes. Wrap the tortillas in foil, turn off the oven and heat the tortillas.
  • Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, cilantro, remaining onions, lime juice, habanero and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  • Cut the pork into 1/4-inch-thick strips and serve with the corn tortillas, lime wedges and pineapple salsa.

QUICK TACOS AL PASTOR



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We loved the pork and pineapple tacos from a food truck in Hawaii. My husband, a high school football referee, gives my version a thumb's up. -Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pork roast au jus
1 cup well-drained unsweetened pineapple chunks, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional ingredients: Crumbled queso fresco, salsa verde and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Coarsely shred pork, reserving juices. In a small bowl, crush half the pineapple with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add whole pineapple chunks; cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from pan., Add enchilada sauce and crushed pineapple to same skillet; stir in pork and reserved juices. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid is evaporated, 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally., Serve in tortillas with pineapple chunks, onion and cilantro. If desired, top with queso fresco and salsa, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOME-STYLE TACOS AL PASTOR (CHILE AND PINEAPPLE PORK TACOS)



Home-style Tacos al Pastor (Chile and Pineapple Pork Tacos) image

Tacos al Pastor are a favorite in Mexico and Mexican restaurants throughout the world for good reason: The mixture of smoky, spicy chiles, sweet pineapples and fresh onions and cilantro is taco perfection. Traditionally, Tacos al Pastor are made by marinating pork in chile sauce, layering the meat on a vertical rotisserie, adorning with a pineapple and roasting slowly for hours--a process that's almost impossible to replicate at home. So we've taken the delicious, authentic flavors that make these tacos so special, and adapted the recipe for your home kitchen, so you can enjoy it whenever a craving strikes!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Goya®

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 Goya Guajillo Chiles
5 Goya Pasilla Chiles or Goya Ancho Chiles
1 chipotle pepper from a can of Goya Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
1 medium white onion, halved
1 (20 ounce) can Goya Pineapple Chunks
¼ cup Goya White Vinegar
2 tablespoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Goya Cumin
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless, skinless pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Goya Vegetable Oil
1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add guajillo and pasilla chiles. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chiles soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Remove and discard stem and seeds. Meanwhile, coarsely chop one onion half; reserve remaining half. Strain pineapples; reserve juice and fruit separately.
  • Transfer guajillo, pasilla and chipotle chiles, chopped onion half, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin to bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer chile mixture to saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring chile mixture to a boil; cook until paste loses raw onion taste, about 2 minutes. Season with Adobo; cool. In large container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine pork cubes, cooled chile marinade and reserved pineapple chunks; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Strain pork and pineapples, discarding marinade. Add pork and pineapples to skillet. Cook in batches until dark golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes; transfer to large serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, finely slice remaining onion half. Transfer sliced onion to bowl with cilantro. Serve pork and pineapple mixture in warm tortillas. Garnish pork tacos with cilantro, onions and limes.

MEXICAN-STYLE PORK TACOS (TACOS AL PASTOR) RECIPE BY TASTY



Mexican-style Pork Tacos (Tacos Al Pastor) Recipe by Tasty image

It's Taco Tuesday! Or maybe it's taco ANYday because let's face it: there's never NOT a good day to eat a taco. But you don't want something basic. You want the real deal, and we're here to make that dream come true. With our super flavorful tacos al pastor, you're going to feel like you're at a food truck on a beach, chowing down on some of the best eats around.

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 lb boneless pork shoulder
3 tablespoons achiote paste
2 tablespoons guajillo chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 pineapple, skinned and sliced into 1-inch (2 cm) rounds
10 small corn tortillas
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup salsa
1 avocado, diced
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 thick wooden skewer, trimmed to the height of your oven

Steps:

  • Slice the pork shoulder into about 1-centimeter (¼ in) slices, then transfer to a large dish or bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the achiote paste, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, vinegar, and pineapple juice, mashing and stirring until smooth with no lumps. Pour the marinade over the pork slices, then toss to make sure they are coated on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Place a slice or two of the pineapple on the baking sheet. Take a wooden skewer and push it directly in the middle of the pineapple. Remove the pork from the fridge and push the slices through the skewer, layering one after the other until there is a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) gap at the top. Push another pineapple slice on top.
  • Bake for about 1½ hours, until the pork is slightly charred on the outside and deep red. Rest the meat for about 10 minutes, then carve off thin slices of pork and roasted pineapple.
  • To assemble, place some pork on the tortillas, followed by a few pieces of pineapple, a sprinkling of onion, a pinch of cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa, and some diced avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 10 grams

HOME-STYLE TACOS AL PASTOR (CHILE AND PINEAPPLE PORK TACOS)



Home-style Tacos al Pastor (Chile and Pineapple Pork Tacos) image

Tacos al Pastor are a favorite in Mexico and Mexican restaurants throughout the world for good reason: The mixture of smoky, spicy chiles, sweet pineapples and fresh onions and cilantro is taco perfection. Traditionally, Tacos al Pastor are made by marinating pork in chile sauce, layering the meat on a vertical rotisserie, adorning with a pineapple and roasting slowly for hours--a process that's almost impossible to replicate at home. So we've taken the delicious, authentic flavors that make these tacos so special, and adapted the recipe for your home kitchen, so you can enjoy it whenever a craving strikes!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Goya®

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 Goya Guajillo Chiles
5 Goya Pasilla Chiles or Goya Ancho Chiles
1 chipotle pepper from a can of Goya Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
1 medium white onion, halved
1 (20 ounce) can Goya Pineapple Chunks
¼ cup Goya White Vinegar
2 tablespoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Goya Cumin
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless, skinless pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Goya Vegetable Oil
1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add guajillo and pasilla chiles. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chiles soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Remove and discard stem and seeds. Meanwhile, coarsely chop one onion half; reserve remaining half. Strain pineapples; reserve juice and fruit separately.
  • Transfer guajillo, pasilla and chipotle chiles, chopped onion half, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin to bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer chile mixture to saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring chile mixture to a boil; cook until paste loses raw onion taste, about 2 minutes. Season with Adobo; cool. In large container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine pork cubes, cooled chile marinade and reserved pineapple chunks; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Strain pork and pineapples, discarding marinade. Add pork and pineapples to skillet. Cook in batches until dark golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes; transfer to large serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, finely slice remaining onion half. Transfer sliced onion to bowl with cilantro. Serve pork and pineapple mixture in warm tortillas. Garnish pork tacos with cilantro, onions and limes.

HOME-STYLE TACOS AL PASTOR (CHILE AND PINEAPPLE PORK TACOS)



Home-style Tacos al Pastor (Chile and Pineapple Pork Tacos) image

Tacos al Pastor are a favorite in Mexico and Mexican restaurants throughout the world for good reason: The mixture of smoky, spicy chiles, sweet pineapples and fresh onions and cilantro is taco perfection. Traditionally, Tacos al Pastor are made by marinating pork in chile sauce, layering the meat on a vertical rotisserie, adorning with a pineapple and roasting slowly for hours--a process that's almost impossible to replicate at home. So we've taken the delicious, authentic flavors that make these tacos so special, and adapted the recipe for your home kitchen, so you can enjoy it whenever a craving strikes!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Goya®

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 Goya Guajillo Chiles
5 Goya Pasilla Chiles or Goya Ancho Chiles
1 chipotle pepper from a can of Goya Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
1 medium white onion, halved
1 (20 ounce) can Goya Pineapple Chunks
¼ cup Goya White Vinegar
2 tablespoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Goya Cumin
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless, skinless pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Goya Vegetable Oil
1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add guajillo and pasilla chiles. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chiles soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Remove and discard stem and seeds. Meanwhile, coarsely chop one onion half; reserve remaining half. Strain pineapples; reserve juice and fruit separately.
  • Transfer guajillo, pasilla and chipotle chiles, chopped onion half, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin to bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer chile mixture to saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring chile mixture to a boil; cook until paste loses raw onion taste, about 2 minutes. Season with Adobo; cool. In large container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine pork cubes, cooled chile marinade and reserved pineapple chunks; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Strain pork and pineapples, discarding marinade. Add pork and pineapples to skillet. Cook in batches until dark golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes; transfer to large serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, finely slice remaining onion half. Transfer sliced onion to bowl with cilantro. Serve pork and pineapple mixture in warm tortillas. Garnish pork tacos with cilantro, onions and limes.

HOME-STYLE TACOS AL PASTOR (CHILE AND PINEAPPLE PORK TACOS)



Home-style Tacos al Pastor (Chile and Pineapple Pork Tacos) image

Tacos al Pastor are a favorite in Mexico and Mexican restaurants throughout the world for good reason: The mixture of smoky, spicy chiles, sweet pineapples and fresh onions and cilantro is taco perfection. Traditionally, Tacos al Pastor are made by marinating pork in chile sauce, layering the meat on a vertical rotisserie, adorning with a pineapple and roasting slowly for hours--a process that's almost impossible to replicate at home. So we've taken the delicious, authentic flavors that make these tacos so special, and adapted the recipe for your home kitchen, so you can enjoy it whenever a craving strikes!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Goya®

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 Goya Guajillo Chiles
5 Goya Pasilla Chiles or Goya Ancho Chiles
1 chipotle pepper from a can of Goya Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
1 medium white onion, halved
1 (20 ounce) can Goya Pineapple Chunks
¼ cup Goya White Vinegar
2 tablespoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Goya Cumin
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless, skinless pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Goya Vegetable Oil
1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add guajillo and pasilla chiles. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chiles soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Remove and discard stem and seeds. Meanwhile, coarsely chop one onion half; reserve remaining half. Strain pineapples; reserve juice and fruit separately.
  • Transfer guajillo, pasilla and chipotle chiles, chopped onion half, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin to bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer chile mixture to saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring chile mixture to a boil; cook until paste loses raw onion taste, about 2 minutes. Season with Adobo; cool. In large container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine pork cubes, cooled chile marinade and reserved pineapple chunks; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Strain pork and pineapples, discarding marinade. Add pork and pineapples to skillet. Cook in batches until dark golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes; transfer to large serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, finely slice remaining onion half. Transfer sliced onion to bowl with cilantro. Serve pork and pineapple mixture in warm tortillas. Garnish pork tacos with cilantro, onions and limes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: Pork shoulder is the traditional cut of meat for tacos al pastor, as it is flavorful and relatively inexpensive. However, you can also use pork loin or tenderloin, if desired.
  • Use a sharp knife: When slicing the pork, use a sharp knife to ensure that the slices are even and consistent. This will help the pork cook evenly.
  • Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the pork for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
  • Cook the pork slowly: Tacos al pastor is traditionally cooked on a vertical spit, but you can also cook it in a slow cooker or oven. Be sure to cook the pork until it is tender and slightly charred.
  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple is essential for tacos al pastor. The pineapple adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish. Be sure to use ripe pineapple, as unripe pineapple can be sour.
  • Serve with warm tortillas: Tacos al pastor are best served with warm tortillas. You can either make your own tortillas or purchase them from the store.

Conclusion:

Tacos al pastor is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering. By following these tips, you can make tacos al pastor that are just as good as the ones you get from your favorite Mexican restaurant. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give tacos al pastor a try!

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