Authentic Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• Marinade: 3 dried guajillo chiles (seeded, soaked) · 2 chipotle chiles in adobo · 1/2 cup pineapple juice · 3 garlic cloves · 1 tsp cumin · 1 tsp oregano · 1/2 tsp cloves · 3 tbsp white vinegar · salt
• To serve: small corn tortillas · diced white onion · fresh cilantro · pineapple chunks · salsa verde

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend marinade ingredients until smooth. Coat pork slices and marinate at least 4 hours (overnight preferred).

2. 2

   Stack marinated pork on a vertical spit or thread onto skewers alternating with pineapple slices.

3. 3

   Grill over high heat, rotating, until caramelized and slightly charred, about 15–20 minutes. Alternatively, roast on a rack at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes.

4. 4

   Shave thin slices of pork off the spit onto a cutting board. Chop coarsely.

5. 5

   Warm corn tortillas on a dry skillet. Fill each with pork, grilled pineapple, onion, and cilantro.

6. 6

   Serve with salsa verde and lime wedges.