Tacos al Pastor
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Tacos al Pastor

Tender pork shoulder marinated in achiote, dried chiles, citrus, and warm spices, then seared and finished with caramelized pineapple for bright, savory tacos with classic Mexico City character.

65 min 4 porzioni Medium
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Come preparare

1
Place the guajillo and ancho chiles in a small saucepan, cover with water, and simmer for 8 minutes until softened. Drain, reserving 60 ml of the soaking liquid.
2
Blend the softened chiles with the garlic, orange juice, vinegar, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, and 1 teaspoon of the salt until smooth, adding the reserved soaking liquid as needed for a pourable marinade.
3
Toss the sliced pork with the marinade in a covered bowl until every piece is coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours; bring it out 20 minutes before cooking.
4
Heat half the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Lift the pork from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and sear it in a single layer for 3 to 4 minutes per side, working in batches, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 74°C/165°F.
Achiote-marinated pork searing with browned edges in a skillet Immagine generata dall'IA
5
Transfer the cooked pork to a plate and rest for 5 minutes. Add the remaining oil and pineapple to the hot skillet; cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden at the edges and lightly caramelized.
6
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20 seconds per side until pliable and lightly spotted. Chop the rested pork into bite-size pieces.
7
Fill each tortilla with pork and caramelized pineapple. Top with diced onion and cilantro, finish with lime wedges, and serve immediately while the tortillas are warm.
Tacos al Pastor topped with pineapple, onion, cilantro, and lime Immagine generata dall'IA

Perché questa ricetta funziona

Achiote and dried chiles provide earthy color and gentle heat, while citrus tenderizes and balances the pork. Searing the marinated meat and pineapple separately creates the browned edges associated with spit-roasted al pastor.

Conservazione e riscaldamento

Come conservarla

Refrigerate cooked pork and pineapple separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Refrigerate the marinade only before it contacts the raw pork; discard any marinade that has touched raw meat unless boiled as directed.

Come riscaldarla

Reheat the pork in a covered skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water until steaming hot throughout, then crisp it briefly uncovered. Warm tortillas separately.

Nutrizione / porzione

742kcal
52,44 gproteine
57,85 gcarboidrati
35,87 ggrassi
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Pubblicata il 20 ago 2026 · aggiornata il 20 ago 2026