Al Pastor Tacos
Recipe: Al Pastor Tacos
Al Pastor Tacos
A Sweet & Savory Mexican Street Food Classic
Al Pastor is Spanish for “shepherd style,” suggesting a wonderfully rustic and satisfying quality. Our al pastor tacos have that going for them in spades. A homemade salsa fresca brings roasty notes that layer over the sweet and savory flavors of the pineapply pork for a combo that’s classic and delicious. Topped with avocado and queso fresco, tacos don’t get much better than this.
Al Pastor Tacos
A Sweet & Savory Mexican Street Food Classic- Prep Time : 15 min.
- Cook Time : 50 min.
- Total Time : 1 hr. 5 min.
- Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 package corn tortillas, preferably blue corn
- 1 white onion, diced
- 4 plum tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced or cubed
- 1 package Don Froylan Queso Fresco, 12 ounces
- 1/2 pineapple, cut into 1/2 inch wedges
- 1 lb ham, thinly shredded
- 2 limes, quartered
- 2 tbsp canola oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare the salsa fresca by placing the jalapeno, the garlic, tomatoes, and half the onion onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Coat with 1 tablespoon of oil and plenty of salt. Place in oven until slightly browned, about 30 minutes. Blend the salsa with half the bunch of cilantro to desired consistency.
- Heat a medium sauté pan over medium high-heat cook pineapple until caramelized, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the pineapple and drain the oil.
- Using the same pan, heat the other tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded ham and cook until caramelized, about ten minutes. Deglaze with the salsa fresca. Set aside.
- Toast the tortillas on an open flame for about 20 seconds per side. Wrap in a kitchen towel or tin foil. Build the tacos with the pineapple, ham, and remaining cilantro. Garnish with avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and limes.
