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Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor

Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor balance smoky dried chiles with bright acidity from vinegar and juicy bursts of pineapple. Tender slices of pork soak up a deep, earthy marinade accented by garlic, cumin, and achiote, then get tucked into warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime. Perfect for a casual dinner, taco night with friends, or weekend grilling.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor
  1. 1

    Soak pasilla chiles and guajillo chiles in a bowl of hot water until softened, about 10 minutes; drain. In a saucepan, mash the chiles, garlic, achiote powder, cumin, and cloves with a fork.

  2. 2

    Pour vinegar into the saucepan and bring it to a boil; cook and stir until the mixture thickens into a paste. Season with salt. Rub the chile paste over the sliced pork, stacking the meat on a plate. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.

  3. 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and pineapple; cook and stir until the pork is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Divide the pork mixture over stacks of two corn tortillas; serve with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.