Al Pastor Pork Tacos

Al Pastor Pork Tacos

(8 to 12 servings)

Ingredients:

1 recipe Al Pastor (Pork) Marinade

2 ½ lb. Boneless Pork Shoulder, ½ inch slices

1 Fresh Pineapple, peeled & cored, cut in ½ inch slices

½ cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Place slices of pork shoulder in a 1 or 2 gallon zip-lock freezer bag and add the marinade.  Remove most of the air as you seal the bag.  Place in a 9x13 baking dish and refrigerate overnight.  When ready to grill, remove pork from bag and dispose of marinade.  Pat the pork slices dry with paper towels before placing on the grill.  Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly charred.  Remove to a cutting board and cover with foil.  Let the meat rest for 10 minutes.  Grill the pineapple slices for 5 to 6 minutes per side until they have good grill marks.  Once the meat has rested, chop both the meat and half of the pineapple into cubes between ¼ and ½ inches.  Toss the meat, pineapple and Cilantro in a large serving bowl.  Serve with warm tortillas, diced red onion, salsa and Guacamole.  Lime wedges are optional.  Enjoy the remaining grilled pineapple as a side.

Note:               You could use a boneless pork loin for this recipe but it is a little more costly.  It is also less fatty.

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