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Street Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa

Discover the ultimate tailgate game day snack recipe with this Street Tacos al Pastor and Pineapple Salsa.

🕒 Prep: 2 hours - Cook: 10 minutes - Total: 2 hours, 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Gluten (in corn tortillas), Soy (in adobo sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 40 small corn tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate pork strips in adobo sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to high heat.
  3. Grill marinated pork, turning frequently until cooked through.
  4. While the pork is cooking, mix pineapple chunks, red onion, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  5. Warm corn tortillas on grill for 10 seconds per side.
  6. Slice cooked pork into thin strips and place on warmed tortillas.
  7. Top with pineapple salsa and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect al pastor is a well-seasoned adobo sauce that gives a rich, smoky flavor.

Notes

Cooking time may vary depending on the grill's heat and thickness of the pork strips.

Cultural or Historical Background

Al Pastor tacos are a popular street food in Mexico City, inspired by Middle Eastern shawarma.