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Al Pastor Pork Tacos: A marinated pork tender loin grilled to perfection, served with chunks of grilled pineapple.

The traditional way to make al pastor tacos is to place the marinated pork on a large spit that turns over a fire and slowly cooks the pork. My way is a much simpler way but with all the great flavors of traditional Al Pastor Pork Tacos.

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Ground Guajillo or Pasilla Chile Pepper

If you can’t find ground guajillo or pasilla chile pepper, you can also use dried chilies. The most common dried chile is the pasilla most commonly known as Chile Negro. You can find them at most grocery stores on the Hispanic food isle. The Guajillo Chile is red in color and is the most common chile used in Mexican cuisine after poblanos.

If you can’t find ground guajillo or pasilla chile pepper, you can also use dried chilies. The most common dried chile is the pasilla most commonly known as Chile Negro. You can find them at most grocery stores on the Hispanic food isle. The Guajillo Chile is red in color and is the most common chile used in Mexican cuisine after poblanos.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN GROUND CHILE

Place seven dried chile peppers on a hot griddle or skillet; toast peppers for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant, turning frequently. Remove and discard stems and seeds from peppers. Break peppers into pieces. Place pepper in a clean coffee grinder. Cover and grind to a fine powder. Clean coffee grinder well. TIP: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, please wear rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands well.

How to Make Al Pastor Pork Tacos

FOR THE MARINADE: In a blender or food processor, add the pineapple rings, onion, orange juice, vinegar, oil, ground guajillo or pasilla chile pepper, jalapeno, salt, garlic, oregano and cumin. Blend or process until smooth.
Place pork in a large zip top bag, pour marinade over pork, seal, turn to coat pork. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours up to 24 hours.
Drain pork, grill until pork is done (160°) and pineapple.
Cut pineapple and pork into ½inch pieces.
Toss together the pork, pineapple and cilantro.

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Al Pastor Pork Tacos

Yield: MAKES ABOUT 5 CUPS OF FILLING

Marinated Pork perfect for tacos, burritos and quesadillas!

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into ½inch rings (divided)
1 large white onion, chopped
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons ground guajillo or pasilla chile pepper (*see below for tips)
1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons salt
3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Pork Al Pastor Tacos:

1½ pounds boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into ½inch slices
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

For the Marinade:

In a blender or food processor, combine three of the pineapple rings, the onion, orange juice, vinegar, oil, ground guajillo or pasilla chile pepper, jalapeno, salt, garlic, oregano and cumin.
Cover and blend or process until smooth.

For the Pork Al Pastor Tacos:

Place pork in a large zip top bag, set in a shallow dish.
Pour marinade over pork.
Seal bag; turn to coat pork.
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
Drain pork, discarding marinade.
Grill pork and FIVE of the pineapple rings uncovered, for 10-12 minutes until pork is done (160°) Reserve remaining pineapple for another use.
Transfer grilled pineapple and pork to a cutting board; cut pineapple and pork into ½-inch pieces.
Add pork and pineapple into a bowl; toss with cilantro.

Notes

How to Make Your Own Ground Chile

Place seven dried chile peppers on a hot griddle or skillet; toast
peppers for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant, turning frequently.
Remove and discard stems and seeds from peppers. Break peppers into
pieces. Place pepper in a clean coffee grinder. Cover and grind to a
fine powder. Clean coffee grinder well. TIP: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, please wear rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands well.

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