Classic Tacos al Pastor Style
These tacos al pastor feature thinly sliced pork coated in a richly spiced chile marinade with tomato, orange juice, pineapple, garlic, vinegar, cumin, oregano, and chipotle. Served with chopped onion and fresh cilantro, they balance smoky heat, tangy citrus, gentle sweetness, and the warm flavor of dried chiles—an inviting choice for a festive taco dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Tacos al Pastor Style, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook tomato on a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat until slightly blackened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until easily handled. Peel off skin and remove seeds.
- 2
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add guajillo and ancho chile peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Combine tomato flesh, softened chile peppers, pineapple, orange juice, quartered onion, vinegar, chipotle peppers, salt, garlic, cloves, cumin seeds, and oregano in a blender; blend until smooth.
- 4
Arrange pork slices in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour the blended mixture over the pork, coating it evenly. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap.
- 5
Marinate pork in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- 6
Cook remaining pineapple slices on a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat until slightly blackened and soft, about 5 minutes per side. Chop into small pieces.
- 7
Wipe out the grill pan and preheat over medium-high heat. Cook marinated pork in the hot pan, turning once, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 8
Chop pork coarsely into small pieces against the grain. Serve with pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro.
- Calories 221.09 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 21.24 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 18.58 g 7%
- Total Fat 6.91 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.29 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 60.78 mg High 20%
- Sodium 99.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.25 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 9.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 46.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 616.53 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 60.94 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 26.21 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.65 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Tacos al Pastor Style is made with 15 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, and Dried Guajillo Chili. Each serving provides about 221.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Tacos al Pastor Style made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Guajillo Chili, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Tacos al Pastor Style?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 221.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Tacos al Pastor Style easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Classic Tacos al Pastor Style healthy?
- Classic Tacos al Pastor Style has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 221.09 calories and 21.24 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.29 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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