Soak the dried peppers in hot water for 20 minutes until they soften.
Ingredients:
Red bell pepper
Description
Tacos al pastor is an iconic street food dish from Mexico, with roots tracing back to Lebanese immigrants and their shawarmas. Marinated in adobo, the pork is traditionally cooked on a vertical spit, sliced thinly, and served on fresh tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro. The sweet and spicy marinade made with dried chilies, spices, and pineapple juice gives the meat a unique flavor and characteristic red color. It’s an authentic taste of Mexican streets that can be recreated in your home kitchen on a skillet or grill.
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (12)
Servings:
4
- Pork neck 800 g
- Pineapple 300 g
- Sunflower oil 30 g
- Apple cider vinegar 30 ml
- Lime 3 g
- Onion 2 g
- Red bell pepper 1 g
- Garlic 0.8 clove (~4 g)
- 🌿 Spices
- Coriander 40 g
- ✨ Optional
- Cumin 10 g
- Oregano 10 g
- Salt 20 g
💰 Estimated dish cost:
~31.48 PLN
(7.87 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps
1
2
Blend the peppers with garlic, cumin, oregano, vinegar, and 100ml of water into a smooth adobo paste.
Ingredients:
Garlic, Cumin, Oregano, Apple cider vinegar
3
Slice the pork neck into thin slices (about 5mm). Mix with adobo paste and marinate for at least 2 hours.
Ingredients:
Pork neck
4
Cut the pineapple into 1cm thick slices. Chop the onion and cilantro.
Ingredients:
Pineapple, Onion, Coriander
5
Heat a skillet or grill. Fry the meat in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side.
6
In the same pan, grill the pineapple slices for 2 minutes on each side until caramelized.
7
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side.
8
Place the meat on the tortillas, add chopped pineapple, onion, cilantro, and drizzle with lime juice.
Ingredients:
Lime, Salt
Fun Fact
Tacos al pastor are often served with pieces of pineapple, which gives them a unique sweet-spicy flavor, and the spit-roasting technique was borrowed from Lebanese immigrants.
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Serving
It's best to serve tacos on colorful plates to highlight their appetizing appearance. Serve them warm, with fresh salsa or guacamole. Garnish with cilantro and lime slices for added color and freshness.
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Storage
Leftover tacos al pastor are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in a skillet or in the microwave to restore their flavor and texture.
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Comments (2)
Ser dodawajcie na samym końcu, gdy zdejmujecie z ognia - nie będzie gumowaty.
Czy to danie jest odpowiednie na pierwszy raz gotującego?
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