What Are Tacos al Pastor?
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make tacos al pastor at home, my recipe will show you just how to do it! The traditional method of cooking pastor on a spit is changed to a more convenient method in the oven. Thin slices of pork meat are marinated in a tangy, sweet pineapple sauce. After oven roasting, you’re left with super flavorful and tender pork that rivals a taqueria. Nestle the juicy pastor in a tortilla topped with salsa, onions, cilantro, lime, and be prepared for a flavor explosion. The finger-licking Mexican pork tacos will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients for Al Pastor Tacos
Aside from a small baking pan, foil, and a wooden skewer, you’ll need the following ingredients to make this tacos al pastor recipe. Have on hand the following ingredients for the al pastor marinade, tacos, and toppings: Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Tacos Al Pastor
Making al pastor pork tacos is easier than you might think, but it does require some elbow grease. The recipe starts with a homemade al pastor marinade, then the pork is stacked onto a wooden skewer to create a tower of sorts before it all gets baked off. Just stay with me here! It’s easy, promise.
Tacos Al Pastor Toppings
When ready to serve the al pastor pork tacos, cut vertically down the side of the meat trompo to remove thin slices. (See photo above). Place in either corn or flour tortillas and top with onions, cilantro, lime juice, and your favorite salsa. Serving tacos al pastor con todo means with onions, cilantro, and lime juice; along with your favorite salsa and possibly a slice of avocado.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
In the fridge: Al pastor is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days. In the freezer: Only the pastor meat can be frozen (not the pineapple). Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat: Al pastor reheats well in the microwave; warm individual portions in 30-second intervals.
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