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Tacos al Pastor

Achiote-guajillo pork cooked on a trompo, with pineapple.

Prep25 min
Cook45 min
Total9 h 10 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving1083 kcal
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MexicoMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Pork shoulder, thin1 kg
  • Guajillo chillies6
  • Achiote paste50 g
  • Pineapple1/2
  • Vinegar3 tbsp
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Oregano1 tsp
  • Corn tortillas16
  • White onion, chopped1
  • Cilantro1 bunch
  • Limes3
  • Salsa200 ml

Method

  1. MarinateBlend chillies, achiote, vinegar and garlic; marinate pork overnight.
  2. CookStack and roast on a spit (or sear in a hot pan); shave thin with pineapple.
  3. ServeServe on tortillas with onion, cilantro and salsa.

Nutrition per serving

Calories1083 kcal
Protein50.7 g
Carbohydrates142.4 g
Fat34.2 g
Fibre10.3 g
Sugar13.9 g
Sodium1317 mg
Saturated fat11.7 g
Serving sizeabout 540 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Tacos al Pastor take to make?

About 9 h 10 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Tacos al Pastor?

About 1083 kcal per serving, with 51 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 540 g each.

Which allergens does Tacos al Pastor contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Tacos al Pastor from?

Tacos al Pastor is a main course from Mexico. Achiote-guajillo pork cooked on a trompo, with pineapple.

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