Pork has never been more flavorful than in these Tacos Al Pastor. We'll show you how to make a homemade achiote paste that mixes so well with tart pineapple.

Ingredients
Instructions
Make achiote paste
In a small skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add annatto seeds, coriander, cumin, oregano, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and allspice berries and toast until fragrant, 1 minute. In a food processor or blender, add toasted seeds, garlic, orange juice, vinegar, and salt. Blend until it turns into a mostly smooth paste, scraping down sides as needed.
Make tacos
In a small skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chilis and toast until slightly charred and fragrant, 1 minute. In a food processor or blender, add toasted chilis, pineapple juice, achiote paste, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pepper. Blend until fully combined.
Place pork in a large bowl and pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours and up to overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high and brush with oil. Grill pork until slightly charred and cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes then cut into 1" pieces.
Add pineapple and onions to grill and cook until slightly charred and onion is softened, 3 minutes per side. Break pineapple rings into large pieces.
Add tortillas to grill and cook until warmed, 1 minute per side.
On warmed tortillas, add pork, pineapple, onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 438 Calories
- Fat Content
- 25 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 7 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 64 mg
- Sodium Content
- 647 mg
- Carbohydrate Content
- 31 g
- Fiber Content
- 5 g
- Sugar Content
- 15 g
- Protein Content
- 20 g







