Easy Tacos al Pastor

In this easy version of Tacos al Pastor, cubed pieces of pork loin marinate in a blend of dried chiles, spices and pineapple juice before threaded onto skewers and grilled on an outdoor grill. Serve these tacos with an easy pineapple salsa and fresh lime wedges. Yields 6 (2 taco) servings.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (smashed and peeled)
• 1 teaspoon annatto
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 guajillo chiles (seeded and stemmed and sliced)
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 1/2 pounds pork loins**
• 1 pound fresh pineapple (diced)
• 1/2 red onion (diced)
• 1 handful cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 12 flour or corn tortillas

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add the oil, garlic, annatto, oregano, cumin and black pepper. Stir and heat on medium heat until the garlic softens and the spices are fragrant.
2. 2Add in the sliced chiles and stir for about a minute or until softened. Pour in the pineapple juice and vinegar and simmer for about a minute longer. Let cool before adding to a food processor and processing until smooth.
3. 3Dice the pork loin into 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes and add it to a bowl.Pour the marinade over the pork and toss until combined. Cover and slip the bowl into your fridge to marinate over night.
4. 4Slide the marinated pork onto skewers and season all sides of the pork with kosher salt. Keep them on the counter to take the chill off while you preheat your grill to 425℉ (or 220℃).
5. 5Quickly mix the pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
6. 6Grill the pork skewers for 3 to 4 minutes a side or until good grill marks form and the pork is fully cooked.
7. 7Stuff warm corn taco shells with the grilled pork and top with pineapple salsa and a wedge of lime.