Authentic Mexican Tacos al Pastor

By Sam

Mexican · Main Courses

Authentic Mexican Tacos al Pastor recipe, Mexican, Main Courses

Marinated pork shoulder seared with achiote and chipotle, served with sweet caramelized pineapple in corn tortillas.

35 min
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Jul 28, 2026
Updated

One serving of Authentic Mexican Tacos al Pastor has about 617 calories, 34g protein, 25g carbs and 42g fat, and takes about 35 minutes to make. Get the full nutrition breakdown with Rasora AI.

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617kcal
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34g
Protein
25g
Carbs
42g
Fat

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb pork shoulder
  • 3 tbsp achiote paste
  • 2 whole chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 12 small corn tortilla
  • 0.5 cup white onion
  • 0.5 cup cilantro

Instructions

  1. 01

    Blend achiote paste, chipotle peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt.

  2. 02

    Marinate sliced pork shoulder in mixture for at least 20 mins.

  3. 03

    Heat a heavy skillet over high heat and sear marinated pork for 6-8 mins until charred.

  4. 04

    Sauté diced pineapple in skillet until caramelized.

  5. 05

    Serve charred pork in warm corn tortillas with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.

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