Street Tacos Al Pastor

Street Tacos Al Pastor

A copycat recipe for a popular Mexican street food with a sizzling grill and inviting crowd.

🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours or overnight - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Soy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the pork strips in the Al Pastor marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight. Grill the marinated pork and pineapple on high heat until cooked through, using a sizzling, smoky technique to create an unforgettable experience. Assemble the tacos by placing grilled pork and pineapple on warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeño (if desire
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Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is the perfect balance of flavors and textures, from smoky and tender pork to juicy and sweet pineapple.

Notes

Marinate the pork in advance for best results. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.

Cultural or Historical Background

Street Tacos Al Pastor are a popular street food in Mexico, where thinly sliced pork is marinated, stacked on a vertical spit, and slowly cooked with pineapple chunks.