15-Minute Al Pastor Tacos
Crispy-edged pork with charred onions, pineapple brightness, and tangy salsas wrapped in warm tortillas. A weeknight spin on the rotisserie classic that actually happens in your skillet.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder or butt, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thick rings
- 2 whole chiles (dried guajillo or ancho), torn
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 8 whole corn tortillas
- ½ cup salsa (verde or roja) + lime wedge for serving
Instructions
- 1
Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side until fragrant. Add vinegar and 3 tbsp water, soak chiles 2 minutes, then blend until smooth.
- 2
Toss pork slices with the chile-vinegar paste in a bowl to coat evenly.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, sear pork 2 minutes per side without stirring — edges should crisp and brown.
- 4
Push pork to the side. Add onion rings to the empty space, season with salt and pepper. Sear 2 minutes per side until charred and soft.
- 5
Scatter pineapple chunks into the skillet. Toss everything together for 1 minute until pineapple edges caramelize slightly.
- 6
Warm tortillas 30 seconds per side over the flame or in a dry skillet. Fill each with pork, onion, pineapple, salsa, and a squeeze of lime.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- blender or food processor
- medium mixing bowl
- tongs
- sharp knife
- cutting board
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