Beef
Tacos al Pastor
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Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded, and rehydrated
- 1/3 cup of the soaking water from the chiles
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon Spanglish Asadero Al Pastor seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves
- 8 whole black peppercorns
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
For the Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- Pickled jalapeños or other pickled chiles, to taste
- A splash of the pickled chile vinegar
- Handful of fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
featured seasoning
Al Pastor
Directions
- Make the Marinade:
- In a blender, combine the rehydrated guajillo chiles, 1/3 cup of their soaking water, orange juice, garlic, peppercorns, cloves, oregano, salt, and the Al Pastor seasoning.
- Blend until smooth.
- Marinate the Meat:
- Place your choice of meat (such as pork loin or pork shoulder) in a large bowl or container.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and add the diced pineapple.
- Mix thoroughly to coat all the meat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- Cook the Meat:
- Heat a skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated meat until fully cooked and browned.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a blender, combine the avocado, pickled chiles, a splash of their vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Serve the cooked meat in warm corn tortillas.
- Top with the avocado salsa, diced onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
