Thin slices of pork, marinaded and seared to perfection, make these delicious tacos one of my favorites. Learn how to make this juicy and tender meat at home for your next taco party, and you will surely impress your family and guest.
Course Tacos
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword al pastor in english, how to make tacos al pastor at home, tacos al pastor receta, tacos al pastor recipe authentic
1oz.guajillo peppers cleaned and seed removedAbout 4 peppers
1oz.achiote paste
¼cuppineapple juiceyou could use the juices from the sliced pineapple can
¼cupwhite vinegar
3garlic cloves
1tsp.Mexican oregano
½tsp.ground cumin
¼tsp.ground black pepper
2cloves
1 ¼tsp.salt
FOR THE TACOS
2Lbs.pork buttShoulder cut in ⅓ inch steaks
Salt and pepper to season the meat
1medium size white onion cut in slices
1can of pineapple rings
1medium size bunch of cilantrowashed and finely chopped
1medium size onion finely chopped
12Corn tortillas
A good spicy salsa of your choice
Instructions
For the Marinade
Place the peppers in a saucepan and cover with water. Simmer over medium heat until they look soft. Let them cool and drain.
Place peppers, vinegar, and pineapple juice with the spices and achiote paste in your blender and process it until you have a smooth sauce.
Then, pour the sauce slowly through a fine sieve for a nice homogenous texture.
Season the meat with salt and pepper. Place the sauce and steaks in a large bowl, marinate the meat, or use a pastry brush.
Marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Cooking on a frying pan
Now, this is the easiest since almost anyone has a frying pan or skillet at home. Once your meat has marinated, cut it into small fine strips. Make sure to remove any excess adobo sauce.
Warm the frying pan and add 1 – 2 Tablespoons of oil until hot enough that it sizzles when you place the meat. Add onion and pineapple slices along with the meat to cook.
Make sure to turn the meat as needed to avoid the meat sticking to the pan.
Cooking in a Vertical Rotisserie:
To cook in the Vertical Rotisserie, stake the meat intercalated with slices of onions and pineapple. Let any marinade drain for 20 minutes before starting the timer. 1 Hr. is enough to cook 2 pounds.
After the meat is cooked, shave it with a sharp knife and place it in an already-warm skillet to give it that crisper taste as they do at the taquerias in Mexico.
Cooking in your broiler:
This option to make your tacos al pastor at home is using the broiler in your oven. Cut the meat as for Kabobs and insert into the skewer placing onion and pineapple slices between the meat.
This method will take about 20 minutes to cook, rotating at least twice while cooking.
You can also use your gas or charcoal grill to cook the marinated pork steaks.
Slice the meat finely and make your tacos with warm tortillas, topped with chopped onion and cilantro, onion, pineapple and a salsa of your choice.
Notes
• This is my old Rotisserie but you can buy the new version of the Vertical Rotisserie.• This adobo sauce is great with the pork meat for your tacos, choose your own cooking method.