Master Al Pastor Tacos with Grilled Pineapple in Under 2 Hours
Al Pastor Tacos with Grilled Pineapple feature marinated pork, charred pineapple, and fresh toppings for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pineapple, sliced
- 2 tbsp achiote paste
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Mix achiote paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, orange juice, and vinegar to make the marinade.
- Coat pork slices in the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Grill pineapple slices until lightly charred, then chop into small pieces.
- Cook marinated pork on a grill or skillet until fully done.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or stovetop.
- Assemble tacos with pork, grilled pineapple, cilantro, and onion.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let pork marinate overnight.
- Use fresh pineapple for the best taste.
- Adjust spice levels by adding or reducing chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg