Crockpot Tacos al Pastor
These slow cooker tacos al pastor feature pork infused with pineapple, orange juice, achiote, garlic, oregano, cumin, and a blend of chipotle, guajillo, and chile de arbol peppers. The gently spiced, citrusy pork is served in corn tortillas with fresh pineapple, cilantro, and diced white onion, making a vibrant meal for a casual dinner or taco gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook7 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Tacos al Pastor, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Place pineapple, onion, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, guajillo chiles, chile de arbol, garlic, and oregano in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add orange juice, vinegar, achiote powder, salt, cumin, lime zest, chile powder, and black pepper. Mix the sauce well.
- 2
Place pork in a slow cooker and cover with the sauce. Cover and cook on Low until the pork is very tender, 7 to 9 hours. Begin heating the tortillas 35 to 40 minutes before the pork is done.
- 3
Heat oil in a saucepan over high heat. Cook tortillas one at a time until brown spots appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Plate the tortillas in stacks of two for each taco.
- 4
Shred the pork using 2 forks, then mix it with the sauce to coat. Scoop the pork onto the tacos using a slotted spoon. Top each taco with pineapple, cilantro, and onion.
- 5
Begin heating the tortillas 35 to 40 minutes before the pork is done.
- 6
Heat the oil in a saucepan over high heat.
- 7
Cook the tortillas one at a time until brown spots appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
- 8
Plate the tortillas in stacks of two for each taco.
- 9
Shred the pork with 2 forks and mix to coat it with the sauce.
- 10
Scoop the pork onto the tacos using a slotted spoon.
- 11
Top each with a portion of pineapple, cilantro, and onion.
- Calories 393.04 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 33.65 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 35.42 g 13%
- Total Fat 12.22 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.45 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.09 g High --
- Cholesterol 91.19 mg High 30%
- Sodium 130.34 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 8.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 749.65 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 18.96 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 20.83 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.95 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Tacos al Pastor is made with 19 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 7 hrs 30 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Achiote, Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, and Boneless Loin Pork Roast. Each serving provides about 393.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Tacos al Pastor made of?
- The main ingredients are Achiote, Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Canola Oil. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Tacos al Pastor?
- About 7 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 7 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Tacos al Pastor easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 19 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Crockpot Tacos al Pastor healthy?
- Crockpot Tacos al Pastor has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 393.04 calories and 33.65 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 130.34 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.45 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, 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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