Non-Vegetarian
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Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Coarsely chop 1 onion half.

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Tacos al Pastor
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Prep Time 30 mins
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Cook Time 51 mins
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Total Time 81 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~480 kcal
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Difficulty Expert
Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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15 Items
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 17 Steps
01

Coarsely chop 1 onion half.

02

Coarsely chop 2 pineapple rounds, discarding core; cover and chill remaining pineapple.

03

Place chopped onion and chopped pineapple in blender.

04

Add orange juice and next 7 ingredients; puree marinade until smooth.

05

Place pork in large resealable plastic bag.

06

Add marinade and seal bag, releasing excess air.

07

Turn to coat.

08

Chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.

09

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).

10

Grill remaining pineapple until warm and slightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

11

Grill pork with some marinade still clinging until slightly charred and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes per side.

12

Transfer pineapple and pork to work surface; chop pineapple into 1/2-inch cubes, discarding cores.

13

Transfer to platter; toss to combine.

14

Meanwhile, finely chop remaining onion half and place in medium bowl.

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Add cilantro; toss to combine.

16

Grill tortillas until warm and slightly charred, about 10 seconds per side.

17

Serve pork-pineapple mixture with onion-cilantro relish, Smoky Two-Chile Salsa, and lime wedges.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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