Tex Mex Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp garlic granules, (more to taste)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp guajillo chili powder
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cumin
salt
2 cups fresh orange juice
2 lbs boneless pork loin, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tbsp achiote paste (rehydrate peppers to soft, peel, seed and mash or puree)
1/2 pineapple, peeled,cored ,cut into long,thick strips
12 corn tortillas, warmed
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
picante sauce, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, vinegar, oregano, guajillo chile powder, black pepper, cumin, salt, orange juice and achiote paste.
Add the pork slices and turn to coat both sides.
Marinate at least 1 hour, but not more than 3 hours.
Heat the grill.
Place the meat over a hot fire and cook, turning once and basting with any leftover marinade during cooking, until crisp.
At the same time, grill the pineapple strips turning as needed until lightly browned.
Both the pork and pineapple should take no longer than about 5 minutes.
To assemble; chop the grilled pork into 1/4 inch pieces.
Cut the pineapple into 1/2 inch pieces.
Place the pork on the warmed tortillas and top with the onion, cilantro and pineapple pieces.
Serve the Picante Sauce on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	723.12 Kcal (3028 kJ)
Calories from fat	243.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.05g	42%
Cholesterol	99.79mg	33%
Sodium	164.81mg	7%
Potassium	888.29mg	19%
Total Carbs	70.31g	23%
Sugars	39.37g	157%
Dietary Fiber	8.39g	34%
Protein	42.94g	86%
Vitamin C	43.1mg	72%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	74.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	227.2 Kcal (951 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.5g	42%
Cholesterol	31.35mg	33%
Sodium	51.78mg	7%
Potassium	279.09mg	19%
Total Carbs	22.09g	23%
Sugars	12.37g	157%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	34%
Protein	13.49g	86%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	72%
Iron	1.2mg	21%
Calcium	23.3mg	7%

* 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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