Discover the Irresistible Flavor of Tacos al Pastor
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Por
Master Receita Solta
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories690 kcal
Resumo para quem tem pressa
"A famous Mexican street food dish made of thin strips of pork marinated in pineapple juice with garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Grilled on a hot griddle until toasted, they are served on soft corn tortillas with grilled pineapple, onion, and cilantro."
Discover the Irresistible Flavor of Tacos al Pastor
O Que Você Precisa Saber
- O suco natural de abacaxi amacia as fibras da carne suína durante a marinada pela ação de suas enzimas naturais.
- A chapa bem quente carameliza a superfície da carne em tiras rápidas preservando os sucos internos.
- O abacaxi tostado na frigideira aporta acidez agridoce que equilibra o perfil temperado do chili e cominho.
Ingredients
Main Course
1 kg of pork (shoulder or leg) in thin strips
1/2 cup of pineapple juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon of chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Corn tortillas
Minced onion to taste
Fresh cilantro to taste
Grilled pineapple slices
Instructions
Main Course
1
In a bowl, mix the pork with the pineapple juice, oil, chili, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
2
Heat the skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and grill the meat strips until they are well browned, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
3
In the same skillet, grill the pineapple slices until they start to caramelize, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
4
In each corn tortilla, place some of the grilled meat, pieces of pineapple, and finish with chopped onion and cilantro.
5
Repeat until all are assembled and serve still warm.
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Chef Tips
- Cut the meat into millimeter strips with the piece slightly firm to better absorb the aromatic seasonings.
- Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for thirty seconds to make them flexible before assembly.
- Chop the cilantro and onion very finely to sprinkle at the moment of serving, preserving the raw freshness of the vegetables.
Variations
- Gringas al Pastor: assemble the meat and pineapple with melted mozzarella cheese between two toasted tortillas.
- Al Pastor Bowl: serve the marinated meat over loose white rice, seasoned black beans, and avocado slices.
- Tacos with Red Onion: replace the white onion with thin slices of red onion pickled with lemon juice.
Substitutions
- O pernil suíno pode ser substituído por sobrecoxa de frango em tiras ou lombo de porco cortado bem fino.
- As tortilhas de milho podem ser trocadas por tortilhas de trigo finas levemente tostadas na chapa.
- O chili em pó pode ser substituído por uma mistura de páprica doce com páprica picante e cominho moído.
How to Store
Guarde a carne grelhada e o abacaxi em recipientes vedados na geladeira por até quatro dias. Para reaquecer mantendo a suculência, salteie rapidamente em frigideira quente com algumas gotas de azeite; monte os tacos na hora.
Can You Freeze It?
A carne de porco crua temperada com a marinada pode ser congelada por até noventa dias. Descongele na geladeira por doze horas antes de grelhar na chapa bem quente. Não congele as tortilhas montadas.
What to Serve With
Pair with Tahiti lime wedges, Mexican green salsa, seasoned refried beans and hibiscus agua fresca or light beer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is pineapple placed in the pork marinade?
Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which breaks down meat fibers making it extremely tender, in addition to providing a sweet and sour flavor.
Can the meat marinate for more than twenty-four hours?
It is not recommended to exceed two hours in fresh pineapple, as the enzyme can break down the fibers and make the meat mushy.
How to heat corn tortillas without breaking?
Heat in a hot, dry skillet for twenty to thirty seconds on each side; keep them wrapped in a clean kitchen towel until serving.
Can I make the roast meat on the skewer like in the street recipe?
Yes, assemble slices of meat interspersed with slices of pineapple on a firm skewer and roast in an oven at 200°C or grill, slicing little by little.
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