Best 4 Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pastor Recipes

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Slow cooker tacos al pastor is a delicious and easy meal that can be made with a few simple ingredients. The pork shoulder is cooked slowly in a flavorful marinade, resulting in a succulent and tender meat that can be easily shredded. The tacos are then filled with the pork, along with your favorite toppings such as pineapple, onions, cilantro, and salsa. Slow cooker tacos al pastor is a great meal for a party or potluck, as it can be easily prepared ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TACOS AL PASTOR IN THE SLOW COOKER



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Delicious al pastor tacos with the ease of a slow cooker. Serve on warmed corn tortillas, topped with cilantro, queso fresco, and diced red onion.

Provided by CassMyers

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 9h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ (3 pound) boneless pork loin, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
1 small red onion, quartered
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn

Steps:

  • Season pork loin with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker.
  • Puree 1/2 of the pineapple with chicken broth, orange juice, red onion, vinegar, lime juice, chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, onion powder, and oregano. Pour over the pork. Add remaining pineapple and frozen corn.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours. Shred pork and warm for an additional hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 55.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1255.6 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

SLOW COOKER TACOS AL PASTOR



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My buddy says it ain't al pastor unless I use a spit. Well, I don't own a spit so there's that. Garnish with lime wedges and crema or sour cream.

Provided by TheElusivePastry

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 7h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 21

⅔ large pineapple - peeled, cored, and chopped into small chunks
1 small white onion, quartered
1 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste
2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste
1 dried chile de arbol pepper, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, halved
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons achiote powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon lime zest, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground ancho chile powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin, cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil, or more as needed
20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
½ cup diced fresh pineapple
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅔ white onion, diced

Steps:

  • Place pineapple, onion, chipotle peppers plus 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce, guajillo chiles, chile de arbol, garlic, and oregano in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add orange juice, vinegar, achiote powder, salt, cumin, lime zest, chile powder, and black pepper. Mix sauce well.
  • Place pork in a slow cooker and cover with the sauce. Cover and cook on Low until pork is very tender, 7 to 9 hours. Begin heating tortillas 35 to 40 minutes before pork is done.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over high heat. Cook tortillas one at a time until brown spots appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Plate tortillas in stacks of two for each taco.
  • Shred pork using 2 forks; mix to coat with the sauce. Scoop pork onto tacos using a slotted spoon. Top each with a portion of pineapple, cilantro, and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 542.9 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

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

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

### **3 Key Techniques for Stellar Tacos al Pastor in a Slow Cooker** 1. **Choosing the Optimal Pork Shoulder Roast**: - Select a well-marinated, preferably boneless, 4-5 pounds bone-in roast with a nice fat cap. - Ensure the roast is patted dry before cooking to enhance the marinade's adherence. - Make sure to score the roast's surface to allow better penetration of the marinade and flavors. 2. **Creating the Flavorful Marinade**: - Combine guajillo and ancho chiles, pineapple chunks, orange and pineapple juices, adobos, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt in a blender. - Blend the mixture until smooth and then marinate the roast for at least 6 hours, preferably 24 hours, for maximum infusion of flavors. 3. **Slow Cooking Perfection**: - Place the marinated roast in a slow cooker and pour the remaining marinade over it, along with a cup of chicken broth. - Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, covered, until the meat is fall-apart-tender and shreddable. - During the last 30 minutes of cooking, open the slow cooker and raise the heat to high. Shred the roast using two forks and let the juices thicken. ### **Serving Suggestions**: - Garnish tacos with a variety of toppings like cilantro, onions, pineapple, and shredded cabbage. - Serve tacos with your favorite salsa and guacamole. - Accompany tacos with a side of refried or black-eyed peas for a complete meal. ### **Additional Helpful Hints**: - To save time, a pre-cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken can be used instead of the slow-cooked roast. Simply toss the chicken with the prepared marinade and pineapple chunks in a large bowl. - For a smokier, more traditional al pastor, use a marinade made with a combination of achos, guajillos, and pasilla peppers in addition to orange and pineapple juices. - For a healthier alternative, use grilled pineapple instead of canned pineapple in the marinade. - To make the tacos even more flavorful, toast the tortillas before serving. ### **In Summary: A Culinary Delight with Minimal Effort** Slow cooker tacos al pastor offer a flavorful and convenient meal option with a mouthwatering combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. By following these techniques and tips, you can create a taco experience that will impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.

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