WebVariations on the Classic Taco Al Pastor. The pork shoulder is the star of any aluminum pastor recipe and it needs to be cooked to the tender stage, careless of the …
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Marinating time will vary based on the type of protein you use. Resilient proteins (chicken, pork, beef) should soak in the al pastor marinade for at least 6 hours & no more than 3 days. Delicate proteins (seafood) have a shorter marinade time – aim for at least 2 hours & no more than 12 hours.
We use pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, onion, garlic, clove, cumin and of course, oregano. Here’s the recipe video so you can make al pastor tacos o tacos al pastor at home. You can use it on pork, chicken, shrimp and even fish if you do not want to go the traditional route or want to spice up your fish recipes.
Delicate proteins (seafood) have a shorter marinade time – aim for at least 2 hours & no more than 12 hours. Great news for meal preppers: despite the suggested marinating times for this al pastor marinade, you can still get ahead on your dinner by prepping the marinade in advance.
The chipotles in adobo are completely optional, it’s just to give it a more smokey flavor and spiciness to the recipe. We use pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, onion, garlic, clove, cumin and of course, oregano.