Pork Tacos al Pastor
A twist on traditional Mexican tacos, featuring marinated pork, baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound pork shoulder thinly sliced
- ●1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ●1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- ●3 cloves garlic minced
- ●2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
- ●1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ●1/2 teaspoon paprika smoked
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- ●8 tortillas corn or flour
- ●1 head cabbage shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together orange and lime juice, garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- 3
Add sliced pork to the marinade and toss to coat.
- 4
Let pork marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- 5
Remove pork from marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
- 6
Place pork on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 8
Assemble tacos by placing a few slices of pork onto a tortilla, followed by shredded cabbage and any desired toppings.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!