Al pastor is a classic in Mexican cuisine, and every recipe is different. The key, in my opinion, is the pineapple. Its acid tenderizes the meat and adds sweetness (obviously). Al pastor is especially great for tacos or even salads.
Prep Time 2 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours25 minutesminutes
Ingredients
Thin-sliced pork sirloin chops4-5
Fresh oregano1 sprig
For the Marinade
Fresh pineapple2 cups (don't use canned - won't be the same)
Light olive oil1/2 cup
Chipotles in Adobo2 (stems removed)
Adobo sauce from chipotles1 Tbsp
Garlic Cloves2 peeled
White Onionmedium sized, 1/2 of it
Guajillo chili - 1 podstem and seeds removed
Kosher Salt - 2 tsp
Instructions
Make the Marinade:
In a blender, combine all the marinade ingredients and blend until smooth.
Marinate the Pork:
Put the sliced pork and marinade in a ziplock bag, push out excess air, seal, and toss around to coat. Place the bag in a bowl on the bottom rack of your fridge and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Cook the Pork:
Grill the pork on a hot grill until cooked through. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes, cut it into cubes and toss together with fresh, chopped oregano leaves.