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Al Pastor Tacos

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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8 Servings

Al Pastor Tacos
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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: Mexican

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lb. boneless pork shoulder or pork sirloin
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 white onion, diced, divided
  • ¾ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 chipotle in adobo, plus 1 tbsp. sauce
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 2 tbsp. achiote paste
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 cup pineapple, diced
  • Corn tortillas, as needed
  • Cilantro, as needed
  • Fresh salsa, as needed
Nothing beats the classic combination of spicy chilis and sweet pineapple. This easy al pastor marinade is ready quick by pureeing all the ingredients in a blender together.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Freeze the pork shoulder for 15 minutes to firm. Cut into slices as thinly as possible.
  2. Add garlic cloves, 1/2 of diced onion, pineapple juice, vinegar, oregano, vegetable oil, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, paprika, achiote paste, chili powder, and salt to a blender. Puree until smooth.
  3. Add the pork shoulder slices to a large mixing bowl with the al pastor marinade. Toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24.
  4. Air Fry in batches at 400°F / 205°C for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the pork are brown and crispy. Repeat as necessary until all pork is fried, pouring out any leftover marinade juices between each batch. Set aside on a plate.
  5. Air Fry the pineapple chunks at 400°F / 205°C for 8 minutes, or until golden. Set aside.
  6. To assemble, top the corn tortillas with sliced pork and diced white onion, and season with fresh salsa, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges. Enjoy!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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