Tacos al Pastor Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for cooking
1 1- oz package achiote paste
1 tbsp adobo sauce
4 chipotles in adobo sauce
1 clove garlic
pinch kosher salt
2 lb boneless pork butt, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick
12 fresh 6-inch white corn tortillas
1 yellow onion, 1/4-inch dice
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
cotija cheese, crumbled , for serving
salsa , for serving

Directions:

Puree 3/4 cup of the pineapple juice, the vegetable oil, achiote paste, adobo sauce, chipotles, garlic and salt in a food processor. Mix the pineapple juice mixture with the pork in a freezer bag and move around to coat. Marinate the pork in the fridge, 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the skillet and add the tortillas, toasting, about 30 seconds per side. Remove the tortillas and store in a towel to keep warm.
Raise the heat under the skillet to high and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Remove the pork from the bag and wipe off any excess pineapple juice mixture. Cook the pork in batches, until charred and cooked through.
Remove the pork from the skillet. Chop the meat into bite-size pieces. Add half of the onions and the fresh pineapple and quickly cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice and the chopped pork back to the skillet with the juices.
Place the pork, pineapple and onion mixture in the tortillas. Top with the remaining onions, cilantro, cotija and salsa. Order a margarita, apply SPF 2 and take a bite.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3674.63 Kcal (15385 kJ)
Calories from fat	1648.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	183.14g	282%
Cholesterol	136.82mg	46%
Sodium	3009.75mg	125%
Potassium	2251.5mg	48%
Total Carbs	432.94g	144%
Sugars	13.67g	55%
Dietary Fiber	33.11g	132%
Protein	96.72g	193%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Iron	15.1mg	84%
Calcium	1174.2mg	117%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	378.35 Kcal (1584 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.86g	282%
Cholesterol	14.09mg	46%
Sodium	309.89mg	125%
Potassium	231.82mg	48%
Total Carbs	44.58g	144%
Sugars	1.41g	55%
Dietary Fiber	3.41g	132%
Protein	9.96g	193%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	10%
Iron	1.6mg	84%
Calcium	120.9mg	117%

* 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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