While traditional al pastor meat is cooked on a spit, this flavorful variation is made using your Instant Pot® or multi-cooker pressure cooker after marinating. The result is a fall-apart tender, flavor-infused pork taco that your family will request again and again.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 9h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place pork in a large lidded container. Combine pineapple juice, vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and sazon in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour sauce over the pork and make sure all chunks of meat are covered. Seal the container and marinate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add vegetable oil and heat until hot. Add chunks of marinated pork and brown on all sides, reserving extra sauce, about 5 minutes. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your Instant Pot®. Turn off Saute mode and pour reserved sauce over the pork. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure first using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the manufacturer's quick release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Remove the pork chunks from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon, and place them on the baking sheet. Reserve the sauce in the Instant Pot® for now.
- Use forks to coarsely shred the pork, removing and discarding any excess fatty chunks. Spread meat out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Add pineapple chunks to the baking sheet with the meat, then place the baking sheet under the broiler. Broil until the tips of the meat and pineapple are beginning to get a little brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Use a spoon to drizzle the reserved sauce from the Instant Pot® over the meat to moisten it and add some more of the marinade flavor.
- Create tacos by portioning the pork and pineapple chunks on flour tortillas. Add chopped red onion, pico de gallo salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1338.5 mg, Sugar 14 g
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Sakib FF
[email protected]I made these tacos for my friends and they loved them! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the pineapple salsa was a great topping. I will definitely be making these again.
Raul Moreno
[email protected]These tacos are a great way to use up leftover pork. The pineapple marinade gives the pork a delicious flavor, and the pineapple salsa is a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.
Atif Khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pineapple on tacos, but this recipe changed my mind! The pineapple salsa was the perfect topping for the tender and flavorful pork. I'll definitely be making these again.
Lol Ig
[email protected]These tacos were amazing! The pineapple marinade made the pork so tender and flavorful. I also loved the pineapple salsa. Will definitely be making these again.
Saleem Bhatti
[email protected]I made these tacos for dinner last night and they were a hit! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the pineapple salsa was a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.
Imran Jamal
[email protected]These tacos were delicious! The pineapple marinade gave the pork a great flavor, and the pineapple salsa was a perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.
Caner Can
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The tacos were flavorful and juicy, and the pineapple salsa was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Bishnu Gharti
[email protected]These tacos were a huge hit with my family! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the pineapple salsa was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.
Paul Delauro
[email protected]So easy and delicious! I made these tacos for my family and they loved them. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the pineapple salsa was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.
Joel Ubisi
[email protected]These tacos were amazing! The pineapple marinade made the pork so tender and flavorful. I also loved the pineapple salsa. Will definitely be making these again.
Jayef Mahmud
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The tacos were delicious and the pineapple salsa was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Ganesh Shah
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tacos were flavorful and juicy, and the pineapple added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!