Ingredients
- •2 lbs al pastor pork (prepared using traditional recipe above)
- •1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- •12 corn tortillas
- •1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- •¼ cup white vinegar
- •1 tbsp sugar
- •½ tsp salt
- •Fresh cilantro leaves
- •Lime wedges
- •Your favorite salsa roja or salsa verde
Instructions
1
Make pickled onions first (can be done up to 3 days ahead)
2
Combine sliced onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl
3
Let sit at room temperature for 30 min, then refrigerate
4
Prepare al pastor pork using traditional recipe
5
After cooking sous vide, sear pork in batches until charred
6
In same hot pan, add pineapple chunks
7
Cook for 2–3 min per side until deeply caramelized
8
Chop pork into small pieces
9
Warm tortillas over gas flame or in a dry skillet
10
Build tacos with pork, caramelized pineapple, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro
11
Serve with lime wedges and salsa
Notes
- •Pickled onions add bright acidity that balances the rich pork
- •Caramelizing the pineapple concentrates sweetness and adds char flavor
- •Double corn tortillas (two stacked) hold up better to juicy fillings
- •These tacos are even better with a drizzle of crema or sour cream
Nutrition information
Calories
320 cal
Protein
26g
Fat
14g
Carbs
22g
Tags
tacosmexicanpineapplecomplete meal