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Name: Authentic Taco al Pastor Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Pork Marinade (Adobo):**; 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (butt), sliced very thin (1/8-inch); 5 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried chipotle chiles (or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce), stemmed; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 6 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (preferably Ceylon); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon achiote paste (optional, for color and earthiness); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 tablespoons salt; *For the Tacos:**; 1 medium white onion, finely diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings; 24 small corn tortillas (4-5 inch); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking); Lime wedges (for serving); Salsa verde or salsa roja (optional, for serving)

Taco al Pastor

🇲🇽 Mexico

Central

A taco made with spit-grilled pork, originating from Central Mexico.

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