Tacos Al Pastor is my favorite Mexican dish and changed the way I viewed Mexican food. This dish has it's origins from Lebanese immigrants in Mexico.
Al Pastor Marinade Ingredients:
3LB Pork Shoulder sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
4 Guajillo Chiles boiled and seeds removed
1 Ancho Chiles boiled and seeds removed
4 to 6 Garlic Cloves
1 Bay leaf
1/2 Onion
3/4 Cup Pineapple Juice from canned pineapple
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp Oregano
1 Tbsp Thyme
1 Tbsp Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Achiote Powder
Salsa Verde:
6 Tomatillos
1 Serrano Pepper or 1 Jalapeno Pepper
2 Cloves Garlic
3 Tablespoons Pineapple Juice
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Small Corn Tortillas
Cilantro
Diced Onion
Chopped Pineapple
For Mini Trompo:
Skewer (wood or metal)
Half of an onion or potato.
Step One:
Place guajillo and ancho chilis in a bowl with boiling water for about ten minutes or until softened. Once soft, remove seeds.
Step Two:
Saute onions, garlic, bay leaf and chilis over medium-high heat until onions are soft, translucent and lightly brown. Do not cook until onions fully brown or get crispy.
Step Three:
Place all marinade ingredients (except for pork) in a blender until smooth. Strain sauce into a bowl through a mesh strainer. Slice pork and combine with marinade in a dish or bowl, cover and refrigerate eight to twenty-four hours.
Step Four:
On a baking sheet lined with foil, roast the ingredients for the salsa verde for ten to fifteen minutes. Next, place all items in a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step Five:
Preheat oven to 275F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Create you mini Trompo by placing the skewer through the onion, cover the onion with foil and place on the baking sheet. If you feel it seems to wobbly, you can use two skewers about 1.5 inches apart.
Layer all the slices of pork on the Trompo. Be sure to rotate each next slice as you go. Place on lowest rack and roast for 2.5 hours or until the meat reaches an internal temp of 145F.
Step Six:
Warm corn tortillas in pan. Slice pork and build your taco with your desired toppings. Enjoy!
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