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Tacos al Pastor

María Carmen
María Carmen @cook_2662513
Mexico

Tacos al pastor are traditional throughout Mexico, although they originate from Mexico City. Personally, they are my favorite. Marinated with chili, orange juice, spices, and pineapple. A delight.

Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al pastor are traditional throughout Mexico, although they originate from Mexico City. Personally, they are my favorite. Marinated with chili, orange juice, spices, and pineapple. A delight.

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Ingredients

4 hours
6 servings
  1. 2.2 poundspork steaks
  2. 1 pieceachiote
  3. Juice of 2 oranges
  4. 1 teaspoonground cumin
  5. 1 pinchcinnamon
  6. 1pineapple
  7. 2onions, one finely chopped and the other in large pieces
  8. 1 bunchcilantro, washed, disinfected, and finely chopped
  9. 6large bamboo skewers
  10. Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions

4 hours
  1. 1

    In a blender, combine orange juice, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and oil. Blend well and add to the meat, letting it marinate for at least 2 hours.

  2. 2

    Peel the pineapple and cut into thick circles, then skewer with the bamboo skewers.

  3. 3

    Start skewering the meat onto the skewers, alternating with pieces of onion. Continue until all the meat is used.

  4. 4

    Place in a somewhat deep baking tray in the oven.

  5. 5

    Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes at 350°F. Check that the meat is well-cooked and browned.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oven, slice, and serve.

  7. 7

    Make tacos, sprinkle with cilantro, onion, and taco sauce.

  8. 8

    Enjoy.

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