Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill
These grilled pork tacos al pastor pair tender pork marinated with pineapple juice, guajillo and pasilla chiles, garlic, chipotle, cinnamon, and spices with lightly fried corn tortillas. Melted Monterey Jack, crisp shredded cabbage, roasted tomato salsa, and sliced jalapeño balance the pork’s smoky, sweet, and gently spicy flavor, making them a lively choice for a casual dinner or taco gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the dried guajillo and pasilla chiles in a bowl and pour in boiling water to cover. Let the chiles stand for 30 minutes to soften.
- 2
Cut the pork tenderloins in half crosswise, then cut each half in half lengthwise to make long strips.
- 3
Drain the chiles and pour in the pineapple juice and vinegar. Add the garlic cloves, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cumin, and oregano. Transfer the chile mixture to a blender and blend until smooth to make a marinade.
- 4
Place the pork in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Knead the bag several times to coat the pork. Squeeze out the excess air, seal the bag, and refrigerate overnight.
- 5
Preheat an outdoor grill, preferably charcoal, to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 6
Remove the pork from the bag, drain and discard the marinade, and transfer the pork to a platter. Drizzle the meat with vegetable oil and season with salt. Use tongs to gently stir the pork pieces to coat them lightly with oil.
- 7
Cook the pork strips on the preheated grill until they have good grill marks and are lightly pink in the center, 7 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest piece should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Transfer the pork to a fresh platter.
- 8
Drizzle a nonstick skillet with vegetable oil and place it over medium heat. Lay a tortilla in the hot oil and place Monterey Jack cheese in the center. Cook until the tortilla is hot, lightly browned on the bottom, and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cheese. Transfer each tortilla to a plate.
- 9
Slice the pork strips across the grain into pieces about 1/4 inch thick. Divide the shredded cabbage among the tortillas and top each with pork, roasted tomato salsa, and a few slices of jalapeno pepper. Fold each taco over the fillings to eat.
- Calories 251.56 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 20.65 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 17.17 g 6%
- Total Fat 10.94 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 5.73 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.69 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 548.67 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 2.36 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 224.71 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 137.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 83.15 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 13.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill is made with 21 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bottled Water, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Tortilla, and Dried Chile Peppers. Each serving provides about 251.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Bottled Water, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Tortilla, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Chipotle Chile. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill healthy?
- Pork Tacos al Pastor from the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 251.56 calories and 20.65 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 548.67 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.73 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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