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Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Mexican

Pork Al Pastor Tacos

Chipotle and pineapple marinated pork charred at the edges, with more pineapple on top for the sweet-sharp hit.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
  • quick
  • comfort

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • pork tenderloin20 oz
  • corn tortillas12 piece
  • pineapple8 oz
  • red onion piece
  • white cabbage8 oz
  • chipotle paste6 tsp
  • ground cumin4 tsp
  • smoked paprika4 tsp
  • dried oregano2 tsp
  • garlic8 clove
  • lime piece
  • fresh cilantro12 sprig
  • olive oil4 tbsp
  • salt2 tsp

You'll need

skillet · bowl

Method

  1. Blend or mash half the pineapple with chipotle, spices, garlic and oil.

    6 min · prep

  2. Slice the pork thin and toss it through the marinade.

    12 min · rest

  3. Dice the remaining pineapple and finely chop the red onion.

    5 min · prep

  4. Shred the cabbage and dress it with lime and salt.

    4 min · prep

  5. Sear the pork in one layer in a very hot pan.

    5 min · fry

  6. Leave it undisturbed until the marinade catches and blackens.

    3 min · fry

  7. Char the diced pineapple in the same pan for a minute.

    2 min · saute

  8. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan until soft and blistered.

    4 min · fry

  9. Fill with pork, pineapple, onion, cabbage, cilantro and lime.

    3 min · rest

Serving suggestion

The pineapple in the marinade tenderises the pork, so do not leave it much longer than 15 minutes.