Al pastor, meaning literally "shepherd style," is a traditional way to prepare pork, lamb, and goat meat that originated in northern Mexico. Historically, pigs and goats were slow-roasted whole over a mesquite fire, but over time preparation methods evolved. In Mexico city there are taquerias dedicated mostly or even exclusively to tacos al Pastor. Tacos al Pastor are made from pork meat that has been marinated in a secret recipe and then cooked in a rotisserie with pineapple on top. Similar to the roast lamb from Greek delis, taquerias stack the marinated pork al pastor into a large cylindrical heap and cook it on a vertical spit. The tacos should be very small (almost like 2 bites size) and garnished with cilantro (coriander), chopped onion and the pineapple. Add your favorite hot sauce (if desired). I haven't tried this myself, just thought it would make a good contribution to Recipezaar. Marinating time not included in preparation time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Mexican
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the marinade: Seed the chiles, and chop finely.
- Mash them together with the garlic, cloves, and cumin; add vinegar (avoid touching the chiles and vinegar with your bare hands if possible to prevent burning the skin).
- Boil the ingredients in heavy saucepan until it thickens into a heavy paste, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Let cool.
- Cut the pork meat in thin steaks or slices (normally the slices rest on top of each other while marinating and cooking).
- Apply the paste to the meat putting one slice on top of the other (At an authentic taqueria, this would form a unit topped with pineapple for added flavor and moisture, and placed into the rotisserie and rotated constantly).
- Cover and place in the fridge at least 6 hours (or overnight).
- If using a rotisserie, cook the meat until well done.
- If not using a rotisserie, drain the marinade and cut the pork in small pieces.
- Put in a frying pan with a little oil and cook the meat with small pieces of pineapple making sure the pork is well-cooked, using care not to burn.
- While the meat is cooking, heat the tortillas.
- Finely chop the onion and cilantro together.
- Cut the limes in quarters.
- Serve the cooked meat wrapped in the hot tortillas, and garnished with the chopped cilantro, onion, pineapple, and the lime quarters.
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Amy Fredericks
[email protected]These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but they were still really good. I would definitely recommend them to others who like spicy food.
Duba Guyo Duba
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of al pastor tacos, but these were amazing! The pork was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible.
Mackenzie Hector
[email protected]These tacos were the best al pastor tacos I've ever had! The pork was so flavorful and tender, and the pineapple salsa was the perfect topping.
Hassnain Magsi
[email protected]Overall, I thought the tacos were pretty good. I would definitely recommend them to others.
qaisar ali
[email protected]The tacos were a bit dry, but the flavors were still good.
Robert Holden
[email protected]The tacos were good, but I found the al pastor marinade to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Chase Matthew
[email protected]These tacos were easy to make and tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Emmanuel Perfect
[email protected]I've made these tacos several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The al pastor marinade is so flavorful and the pork is always cooked perfectly.
Amg Playboy
[email protected]The tacos were great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the flavors were spot on.
Xenre Lavague
[email protected]I made these tacos for dinner last night and they were delicious! The al pastor marinade was perfect and the pork was cooked to perfection.
Debbie Mungal
[email protected]These tacos were a hit at my last party! The flavors were amazing and the pork was so tender.