Tacos al Pastor
A Mexican-inspired dish featuring marinated pork cooked on a rotisserie, served in tacos with onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulderBoneless
- ●1/4 cup Orange juice
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juice
- ●2 inches GingerFresh
- ●1/4 cup CilantroFresh
- ●1 medium OnionSliced
- ●8-10 Tortillas
- ●1 cup Salsa
- ●1 cup Queso frescoCrumbled
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine orange juice, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Add the pork to a large zip-top plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork and massage to coat. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Cook the pork for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- 4
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the pork into thin strips.
- 5
Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 6
Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of pork onto a tortilla, followed by some sliced onion, cilantro, and a sprinkle of queso fresco. Serve with salsa on the side.