Authentic Al Pastor Marinade
This Al Pastor Marinade has all the authentic and delicious smoky flavors for the famous Al Pastor Tacos and more. Bursting with flavor, this marinade combines the perfect blend of dried peppers, orange juice, garlic, herbs and some pineapple for a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 4 large chiles guajillos (35g)
- 2 to 3 chile anchos (35g)
- 2 medium chile chipotles from a can
- 20 grams achiote paste (about ¼ of a bar)
- ¾ cup chopped fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup medium onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup white vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon knorr chicken bouillon
- 15 black whole peppercorns
- 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried cumin
Directions
- 1
Remove the seeds and stems from the dried chiles. Rinse with water to remove any dust.
- 2
In a medium pot add the dried chiles and enough water to cover the chiles. Bring the water to a boil and cook the chiles for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest to rehydrate the chiles for about 10 minutes. (reserve 1 cup of the water for blending).
- 3
In a blender, add the dehydrated chiles and the rest of the ingredients plus 1 cup of the cooked chile water.
- 4
Puree until smooth (it won’t be strained so make sure it’s blended well). About 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Use to marinade pork or chicken or store as directed in the notes section.