Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos Al Pastor

Healthy Fact of the Day

Achiote paste is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, supporting heart health and immune function. The combination of pork and pineapple provides protein and vitamin C for sustained energy.

August 12, 2025

Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos Al Pastor

Recipe by Daily Disher

Tacos Al Pastor feature tender pork shoulder marinated in achiote paste, orange juice, and spices, then grilled to perfection and topped with fresh pineapple, onion, and cilantro on warm corn tortillas.

Course: Main

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Cuisine: Mexican

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Difficulty: Medium

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

1 pound pork shoulder

¼ cup white vinegar

¼ cup orange juice

2 tablespoons achiote paste

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 cup fresh pineapple, diced

8 pieces corn tortillas

1 cup onion, chopped

1 cup cilantro, chopped

1 piece lime, sliced into wedges


Directions

1.

Combine vinegar, orange juice, achiote paste, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl to create a marinade.

2.

Use a zip-lock bag or a large bowl to marinate the pork shoulder in the mixture for at least an hour.

3.

Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat before arranging the marinated pork slices.

4.

Grill the marinated pork slices for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked and slightly charred.

5.

Remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.

6.

Warm the corn tortillas either on the grill or in a dry skillet for around 30 seconds each side.

7.

Assemble the tacos by placing sliced pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro on each tortilla.

8.

Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for an added touch of flavor.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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These Tacos Al Pastor bring authentic Mexican street food tradition straight to your Taco Tuesday table with their signature combination of marinated pork and sweet pineapple. The achiote paste gives the pork its distinctive red color and earthy flavor, while the orange juice adds brightness to every bite. It’s the kind of recipe that transforms your kitchen into a bustling taqueria.

If you’re drawn to these bold, traditional flavors, our Crockpot Birria Tacos offer another authentic Mexican experience with rich, complex spices. For more grilled goodness that pairs beautifully with these tacos, try our Grilled Citrus Chicken with Glaze—it captures that same bright, zesty spirit that makes Al Pastor so irresistible.

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