Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

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Al Pastor Tacos
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
457
Calories
Total time
41
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a small pot bring some water to a boil and add the chiles. Turn off the heat and let the chiles steep until they are pliable.
  2. Take the chiles out of the hot water and remove stems and seeds. Add them to a blender and add the 1/2 cup of pineapple juice. Blend for a few minutes until very smooth and pass through a fine mesh sieve. It will be a bit thick so use a spatula or spoon and keep stirring the mixture against the sieve.
  3. Pour this pineapple-chilies mixture back into the blender or food processor and add cumin, oregano, garlic, achiote paste, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of salt and blend until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl or dish, slather thick marinade between layers of pork and add the sliced onions in between, placing each new layer of pork directly on top of each other. Cover with plastic wrap and let it marinade in the refrigerator for one hour (and no more because those pineapple enzymes are powerful!).
  5. In a very large skillet, heat it on high heat until it is scorching hot. Sprinkle a little more salt on both sides of the meat. Sear the pork for 1-2 minutes on each side. Throw in the onions that was in your marinade as well. Your pork should have enough fat on it so you won’t need any additional oil but if it doesn't add, just a little to your pan. Sear off all of the pork and then dice them roughly into 1/2 inch cubes.
  6. Return the diced meat into the pan in batches (don’t crowd your pan) and cook the meat until it gets nice and brown about 10 minutes.
  7. Add all the marinating onions and some pineapple slices in your pan, grill or griddle so they become caramelized.
  8. Heat some small tortillas on the pan or griddle.
  9. To assemble your tacos, place two tortillas and pile a little meat on top. Add some onions and cilantro, maybe some tomatillo salsa and some grilled pineapple if you so desire.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 456.6 Kcal (1912 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.72g 38%
Cholesterol 122.45mg 41%
Sodium 447.84mg 19%
Potassium 760.17mg 16%
Total Carbs 14.04g 5%
Sugars 9.77g 39%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 8%
Protein 42.21g 84%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 59.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.72 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.57g 38%
Cholesterol 47.39mg 41%
Sodium 173.33mg 19%
Potassium 294.22mg 16%
Total Carbs 5.43g 5%
Sugars 3.78g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 8%
Protein 16.34g 84%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Iron 1mg 15%
Calcium 23mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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