Sweet And Spicy Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Tacos al pastor are to die for They are sweet, savory, and just a tiny bit spicy. The juicy pineapple and zing from the lime make them impossible to resist. Traditionally the pork marinades in an adobo-style red chile and vinegar marinade, and is placed on a vertical spit, called el trompo, alongside a pineapple. The spit rotates and the meat is cut off of the spit as it cooks. This was originally brought to mexico by lebanese immigrants and is cooked in the same style as shawarma. Unlike carnitas, which is pork cooked in its own fat (often with more lard added), al pastor is cooked or grilled after it's marinated and is, therefore, lower in calories. Since most of us don't have a giant vertical spit in our homes, this recipe uses a simple crockpot. You can also marinade a more tender cut like pork tenderloin and then grill it instead if you like. This recipe isn't exactly traditional, but the flavor is amazing and the super tender meat goes perfectly in warm corn tortillas.