![]() Cilantro, guacamole, onion, salsa, pineapple (traditional with al pastor). But other than a good tortilla, you can definitely play around with how you dress your tacos. I am a corn tortilla gal all the way and traditionally that’s the way to go. They are more than happy to help - it’s their job :). Any leftovers from the can (because yes they package them both in such a wasteful way) pour into a ziploc bag, flatten to remove the air, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months!! Additionally, if you’re unfamiliar with cuts of pork you can always chat up your local butcher. Normally you can find both in a grocery store in the specialty or the spanish foods aisles - depending on the store. For this recipe you’ll see chipotle in adobo and achiote paste. And thus, carnitas and al pastor had a baby!ĭon’t feel overwhelmed by ingredients that you’ve not used often. So in creating and experimenting with this recipe, I wanted to ensure the pork was going to fall apart, similarly to pulled-pork, and this meant I was going to cook the pork in liquid, veryyyyyy slowly. Some restaurants prepare their al pastor tacos with more chunky cuts of meat and frankly, it’s not my fave. Al pastor is supposed to be sliced very, very thinly so while it has crisp ends and bits overall, the meat is still tender. This cooking technique was brought to Mexico by Lebanese immigrants. The main difference? Carnitas are braised and essentially cooked in liquid, whereas al pastor is spit-grilled creating a more crisp texture. I’ve always said I’m here to make this fun and approachable - nothing should intimidate us! So, let’s do it.Īl pastor and carnitas are both pork based. Make what you want, when you want to, and how you want to. Can’t we all just chill and let each other live?! Cooking should be fun and creative. First of all, I use a slow cooker and not a spit-grill because 1. This is by no means a traditional al pastor. But when you don’t have the time or money to travel to another country or city, make this recipe! I won’t lie to y’all. If you live in New York City, you can find a bomb al pastor at Los Tacos No. The reality is al pastor tacos will never be better than on the streets of Mexico. The whole purpose of starting this site was to help you guys prep and enjoy great meals, and so I love nothing more than to hear from you - KEEP IT COMING. Al Pastor - intimidating, but I made it out alive and I’ve got to say it is DELICIOUS. White Chocolate Macadamia cookies - figured it out… and don’t worry, the recipe is coming soon. You may not know this - or maybe you just don’t believe it - but when you guys ask me to make something, I do. ![]() 2 ish lbs boneless, skinless pork shoulderġ jalapeño, remove seeds and cut in half lengthwiseġ can chipotles in adobo sauce, 2 chipotles and 2 spoonfuls of sauceġ canned pineapple, juice and pieces separateġ/2 cup beer, preferably Modelo or Corona ![]()
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