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Tacos al Pastor

Thin slices of marinated pork spit-roasted on a vertical rotisserie, served on small corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.

Mexico Common ingredients Central Mexico Non Vegetarian Street food

Tacos al pastor (TA-kohs ahl pahs-TOR)

Also known as

  • Tacos de adobada — es, regional

Ingredients

pork, dried chili peppers, achiote paste, pineapple, corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, vinegar, garlic, oregano

Commonly hidden ingredients

pork fat, chicken bouillon

Preparation note

The pork marinade typically includes achiote and dried chiles; the meat is the defining component.

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