Tacos al Pastor

By: Schwartz UK

Thin-sliced pork that's been marinated in a tangy, spicy blend of dried chiles, onions, pineapple juice, and vinegar, and Cholula® Original Hot Sauce is the perfect filling for this popular dish originating from Central Mexico. Serve with an assortment of toppings and a generous drizzle of Cholula® Cilantro Lime Cremosa Sauce!

Recipe Info

  • Prep Time:

    15

  • Cook Time:

    10

  • Servings:

    6

  • User Rating:

Ingredients

  • Tacos al Pastor -
  • 475 mililiters water
  • 2  Dried Guajillo Chili Pods (Chile Guajillo Entero), seeds and stems removed
  • 1/2 white onion, coarsley chopped
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo plus 1 tablespoon sauce from can SUBSTITUTION 2 tablespoons chipotle chili paste
  • 120 mililiters chicken broth
  • 60 mililiters Cholula® Original Hot Sauce
  • 60 mililiters pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground annatto
  • 1 teaspoon Schwartz® Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Schwartz® Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt,
  • 680 grams boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2 cm thick slices,
  • corn tortilla wraps OR flour tortillas wraps
  • Optional Toppings -
  • Soured cream, Chopped fresh coriander leaves, Chopped pineapple, Chopped tomato, Chopped white onion, Sliced avocado, Sliced jalapenos

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Thin-sliced pork that's been marinated in a tangy, spicy blend of dried chiles, onions, pineapple juice, and vinegar, and Cholula® Original Hot Sauce is the perfect filling for this popular dish originating from Central Mexico. Serve with an assortment of toppings and a generous drizzle of Cholula® Cilantro Lime Cremosa Sauce!

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Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add dried chilies, making sure to fully submerge; let stand 15 - 20 minutes to rehydrate. Drain well. Transfer chilies to blender container. Add onion, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce, broth, Original Hot Sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, annatto, oregano, cumin and salt to blender. Cover. Process on high until smooth. Reserve 120 mililitres marinade for basting.
  2. Place pork in large zip seal plastic bag. Add remaining marinade, turning to coat evenly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight for more flavor. Remove pork from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
  3. Heat barbecue on medium-high heat. Cook pork 4 - 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 62°C/145°F, basting with reserved marinade after turning. Remove pork from narbecue and transfer to cutting board; allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
  4. Serve pork in warm tortillas with desired toppings.

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