Home-Style Tacos Al Pastor (Chile And Pineapple Pork Tacos)
Serves: 6
Estell Schumm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
45
Sweetness
50
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 medium
White Onion (halved)2 tbsps
Cilantro (finely chopped fresh)Directions:
1
Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat
2
Add guajillo and pasilla chiles
3
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chiles soften, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate
4
Remove and discard stem and seeds
5
Meanwhile, coarsely chop one onion half; reserve remaining half
6
Strain pineapples; reserve juice and fruit separately
7
Transfer guajillo, pasilla and chipotle chiles, chopped onion half, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin to bowl of food processor
8
Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes
9
Transfer chile mixture to saucepan over medium-high heat
10
Bring chile mixture to a boil; cook until paste loses raw onion taste, about 2 minutes
11
Season with Adobo; cool
12
In large container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine pork cubes, cooled chile marinade and reserved pineapple chunks; transfer to refrigerator
13
Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours
14
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
15
Strain pork and pineapples, discarding marinade
16
Add pork and pineapples to skillet
17
Cook in batches until dark golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes; transfer to large serving plate
18
Meanwhile, finely slice remaining onion half
19
Transfer sliced onion to bowl with cilantro
20
Serve pork and pineapple mixture in warm tortillas
21
Garnish pork tacos with cilantro, onions and limes