Tacos Al Pastor
Recipe from Family Circle

This Mexican recipe is extra hot. The dried guajillo chilies pack a lot of heat and give an authentic spiciness to the pineapple and pork filling. Serve in warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and sour cream.


Tacos Al Pastor


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Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  can (20 ounces)  pineapple chunks in juiceOn Sale
  • 2    dried guajillo or ancho chilies (about 1 ounce from a 2-ounce package)On Sale
  • 3    cloves garlic, peeledOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  ground cuminsOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 2  tbs.  cider vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  lb.  boneless center-cut pork loin chops, trimmed of any fatOn Sale
  • 1  tbs.  vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  cornstarch blended with 1 tbs. waterOn Sale
  • 1    package corn tortillas, heatedOn Sale
  • 1  small  red onion, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  loosely packed cilantro leavesOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  reduced-fat sour cream, thinned with 2 tablespoons milkOn Sale

Directions
1.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place juice in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; add chilies. Let soak 30 minutes.
2.
Remove stems from softened chilies, then pour chilies and liquid into a blender or food processor. Add 3/4 cup of the pineapple chunks, the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and vinegar. Puree until smooth.
3.
Slice pork in half horizontally, then chop into small pieces. Place in a shallow glass dish or resealable bag and add chile-pineapple mixture. Cover with plastic wrap or seal bag and marinate in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight. Meanwhile, dice remaining pineapple pieces. Refrigerate for later.
4.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Scoop pork pieces from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add to pan. Discard marinade. Cook pork for 3 minutes. Add reserved pineapple pieces and cornstarch-water mixture. Cook 1 minute, until pork is cooked through and sauce is thick. Serve mixture in warm corn tortillas, topped with onion, cilantro and sour cream.

Nutrition information
Calories 321, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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