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Mexican Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

  • 2 guajillo chilies, seeded
  • 2 ancho chilies, seeded
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Pork:

  • 500 grams pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For Serving:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Pineapple chunks
  • Onion, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges

Instructions:

Make the Marinade:

In a bowl, combine the guajillo chilies, ancho chilies, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Marinate the Pork:

Place the pork slices in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Cook the Pork:

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork slices until browned and cooked through.

Assemble the Tacos:

Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with the cooked pork, pineapple chunks, chopped onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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