Sweet And Spicy Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

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.

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Ingredients for Sweet And Spicy Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

  • 0.13 Boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.06 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.13 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 Chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 0.13 Fresh pineapple
  • 0.06 Red Onion
  • 0.31 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 0.06 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cloves of garlic
Nutrition
value
59
calories per serving
3 g Fat4 g Protein4 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    4g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    4g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    19mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    77mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    15mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    19mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    20mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    47mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats