Authentic Tacos Al Pastor with Grilled Pineapple
Ingredients
- 3 dried Guajillo chiles with the membranes and seeds removed
- 1 dried pasilla chile with the membranes and seeds removed
- 1/2 large white onion, chopped
- 3 large cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 ounces ground annatto (achiote molido)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 pounds pork shoulder sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 5-6 pineapple slices, canned or fresh, drained
- Corn or flour tortillas
Optional toppings
- chopped cilantro
- finely diced onion
- lime juice
Preparation
Blend chiles, onion, garlic, orange juice, pineapple juice, salt, annatto, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, and cloves until smooth
Marinate pork slices in the mixture for several hours
Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat
Cook marinated pork until done and browned on edges
Grill pineapple slices until caramelized
Warm tortillas
Assemble tacos with pork, pineapple, and optional toppings
Notes
Serves 6
