Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 oz about 8 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 cups water
3 -4 roasted plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 lbs pork stew meat, trimmed and cubed or 3 lbs cubed pork cushion meat
1/2 cup finely diced white onion
8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tbsp toasted dried mexican oregano
1 tsp lightly toasted ground cumin
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
4 whole bay leaves
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
corn tortilla
chopped green onion
guacamole
salsa fresca
lime wedge

Directions:

Toast chiles on a skillet or comal or in a hot oven (425°F) until darkened slightly but not burned. (On a skillet this takes just seconds- as soon as they release their perfume).
Bring water to a boil, add toasted chiles, stir well and remove from heat. Soak chiles for 15 to 20 minutes, drain and reserve water. Puree chiles in a blender with a little of the water and the tomatoes.
Heat oil in a 4 to 5 quart saucepan or in a pressure cooker. Brown meat a little at a time, remove, and reserve cooked pieces.
Add onions and then garlic and cook until onion is softened and begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, thyme, bay leaves, and pepper along with chile-tomato puree and fry for one additional minute, stirring constantly.
Return browned pork to the pan and add vinegar, pineapple juice, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of reserved chile soaking water.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 35 minutes, at 15 pounds in the pressure cooker. (Note: if using a regular pan, cook covered on low heat for about 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender. You may need to add water during the cooking process to prevent burning.).
Strain the sauce from the meat and cook longer, if needed, to thicken.
To serve, shred meat and place in soft corn tortillas. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with guacamole, some of the reserved sauce, salsa fresca, and lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	662.29 Kcal (2773 kJ)
Calories from fat	277.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.85g	47%
Cholesterol	224.48mg	75%
Sodium	1118.55mg	47%
Potassium	124mg	3%
Total Carbs	31.01g	10%
Sugars	11.11g	44%
Dietary Fiber	5.5g	22%
Protein	67.79g	136%
Vitamin C	18.6mg	31%
Vitamin A	8.1mg	270%
Iron	483.9mg	2688%
Calcium	115.8mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.28 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	47%
Cholesterol	36.7mg	75%
Sodium	182.87mg	47%
Potassium	20.27mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.07g	10%
Sugars	1.82g	44%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	22%
Protein	11.08g	136%
Vitamin C	3mg	31%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	270%
Iron	79.1mg	2688%
Calcium	18.9mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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