Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al pastor are an icon of Mexican cuisine, blending Lebanese techniques with local ingredients. This recipe teaches you how to prepare the perfect marinated meat to enjoy at home.

Ingredients

• 1 kg of pork meat in thin strips
• 6 dried guajillo chiles
• 3 dried ancho chiles
• 1 fresh medium pineapple
• 4 tablespoons of white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of achiote
• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 corn tortillas
• Fresh onion and cilantro to serve
• Limes to accompany

Preparation

1. Soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend them with vinegar, garlic, achiote, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper until you form a smooth paste.
2. Place the pork in a container and cover completely with the chile marinade. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
3. Cut the pineapple into thick slices and place them on a baking sheet. Distribute the marinated meat over the pineapple, stacking it in layers.
4. Bake at 200°C for 45-50 minutes until the meat is cooked and the edges are caramelized. The pineapple should be tender and lightly golden.
5. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos with the meat, crispy pineapple, fresh onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime.