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Tacos al pastor
Blend achiote, chilli, garlic, a chunk of pineapple, vinegar, cumin, oregano and a pinch of salt into a thick marinade.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Tacos al pastor take?
3 hr 10 min all in โ 25 min prep, 45 min cook, 2 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people (about 12 tacos). Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Comal or dry skillet, Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much vinegar?
1 tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Achiote paste โ Paprika plus a little vinegar and garlic. Colour and earthiness will be paler. Still tasty pork tacos. Pork shoulder โ Chicken thigh. Different dish, same marinade logic.
Any tips from this recipe?
Double-stack tortillas if they are thin. Leakage is not a personality. Leftover meat makes breakfast with eggs. Still not carbonara.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Leftover meat makes breakfast with eggs. Still not carbonara. Thin slices catch more marinade and cook faster.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.