Mexico • Main course

Skillet Tacos al Pastor

A home-pan version of chile-marinated pork with pineapple.

Savory
Prep150 min
Cook20 min
Servings6

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Soak guajillo chiles in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and blend with achiote, juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Coat pork in marinade and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a heavy skillet and cook pork in small batches, turning until browned and at least 63°C internally.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Rest pork 3 minutes, then chop. Brown pineapple briefly in the pan.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Serve in warm tortillas with pineapple, onion and cilantro. This skillet method replaces a vertical spit.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested