Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients:

• For the Marinade:
  • 1 lb (450 g) pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• For the Tacos:

  1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced

  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Salsa or hot sauce, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Marinade:
   • In a bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients (chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cloves, black pepper, salt, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, and vegetable oil).
   • Add the thinly sliced pork to the marinade, making sure it’s well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours if you have more time.
2. Cook the Pork:
   • Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a little oil if necessary.
   • Remove the pork from the marinade and cook in the hot skillet for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
3. Assemble the Tacos:
   • Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a grill until pliable.
   • To assemble, place a portion of the cooked pork onto each tortilla. Top with diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the tacos with lime wedges and your choice of salsa or hot sauce.

Enjoy your homemade Tacos al Pastor—deliciously quick and a true taste of Mexican street food!