Meats
Al Pastor

Al Pastor

Ingredients

  • 5 lb boneless pork shoulder
  • 3 Tbsp achiote paste
  • 2 Tbsp guajillo chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Pepper
  • 3/4 c White Vinegar
  • 1 c Pineapple Juice
  • 1 Pineapple; skinned and sliced into 1-inch rounds

Additional Ingredients

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 1 white onion; diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup of salsa of your choice
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 limes

Directions

  • Slice the pork shoulder thinly and marinate the meat with everything except the pineapple rounds.
  • Stack the slices of marinated meat on a vertical spike with the pineapple rounds.
  • Smoke in 350 degrees until internal temperature of 145 degrees.
  • Optionally, afterwards, you can cut the al pastor and broil it to caramelize before serving.
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