Ground Pork Tacos Al Pastor

Ground Pork Tacos Al Pastor

from withthewoodruffs.com
30 min
10 servings

Pan roasted pineapple and crispy ground pork in a chile pinapple al pastor sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground Pork (80/20)*
  • 1 Pineapple, peeled and cut lengthwise into 4 pieces
  • 1 oz Achiote Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Ancho Chile Powder (or chili powder)
  • 4 cloves Garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • Dash of Ground Cloves (optional)
  • 4 oz can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp (30g) White Vinegar

Directions

  1. 1

    Toast the pineapple on both sides in a large skillet over medium heat. It should take 2-3 minutes per side to start browning. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground pork. Brown both sides before mincing/fully cooking.

  3. 3

    While the pork cooks, add half the pineapple in a food processor with the remaining ingredients. Blend on low for 30-60 seconds and high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    Once the pork is fully cooked, add the sauce and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the sauce thickens and begins to caramelize around the edges of the pan, about 4-6 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cut the second half of the pineapple into bite size pieces and add to the finished pork.

  6. 6

    Serve with warmed corn tortillas, diced white onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and lime wedges.