Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Al Pastor Tacos are Mexico City’s most famous tacos. Al Pastor was influenced by Lebanese immigrants who brought their unique spit-grilled style of cooking flavourful, marinated meat to Mexico. Al Pastor’s sweet and tangy flavour is layered with Mexican chillies and spices, pineapple, vinegar and achiote paste which provides Al Pastor’s unique, bright orange colour.
Flavour Notes: Guajillo chillies bring a fruity, sweet heat, mexican oregano adds citrus notes
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Prep time
2 MINS
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Cook time
15 MINS
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Total time
17 MINS
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Ideal for
Dinner -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
2 - 3
Found in the
Mexican Section
Ingredients
- 400 grams of pork loin medallions, cut into strips
- 1 pack Gran Luchito Al Pastor Taco Recipe Kit
- 1 pack Gran Luchito Corn Tortillas or Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 bunch of coriander, finely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
How to make it
- Heat up a pan over high heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil.
- When hot, add the pork, stir and fry for 3 minutes.
- Add the spice blend, cook for another 2 minutes to release the aromatics.
- Add the smaller base flavour sachet and cook for a further 2 – 3 more minutes and stir.
- Stir in the larger main sauce sachet, reduce the heat and cover with a lid for 7 minutes.
- Warm the Gran Luchito Soft Tacos or Gran Luchito Corn Tortillas according to package directions. Fill each taco with the pork and garnish generously with chopped coriander and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.
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FAQs
What cut of meat is best for Al Pastor?
Typically pork shoulder or pork loin works best for al pastor-style. Some kits may allow or suggest chicken or even tofu if you prefer lighter or non-pork.
Is it spicy?
It varies. Al pastor is usually mild to medium spicy, with a balance of sweet, smokey, and tangy.
What makes al pastor authentic?
The origin of this recipe makes it unique. The method of roasting meat on a vertical spit (trompo) in Mexico City came from Lebanese immigrants.
How many servings does a kit make?
2 - 3 generous servings.
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