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Al Pastor Street Tacos

4 hr 20 min
4 hr prep
20 min cook

Serves 10

24gCarbs
2.5gFat
13gProtein

Ingredients

  • 6 Dried guajillo chili pepper
  • 7 Ancho chili pods
  • 3 Fresh pineapple spears
  • 6 Garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 cup White onion, cut into chunks
  • 3/4 cup Distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Achiote seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dried paprika
  • 1 lb Pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2" rounds
  • 10 Street Taco Yellow Corn Tortillas

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  • Item, H-E-B Mi Tienda Dried Chile Guajillo Peppers. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $3.10.
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  • Item, Bolner's Fiesta Ancho Chili Pods. Quantity: 3 eachs. Price: $6.75.
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  • Item, H-E-B Fresh Premium Pineapple. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.12.
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  • Item, Fresh Garlic. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.71.
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  • Item, Fresh White Onion. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.86.
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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Distilled White Vinegar. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.02.
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  • Item, H-E-B Mi Tienda Achiote Seasoning. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.14.
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  • Item, Central Market Organics Paprika. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.60.
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  • Item, H-E-B Natural Pork Tenderloin. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $9.63.
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  • Item, H-E-B Street Taco White Corn Tortillas. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.64.
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Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  2. Place dried peppers into a bowl and pour boiling water over peppers.
  3. Allow peppers to soak for at least 20 to 30 minutes or until peppers are soft and rehydrated.
  4. In a blender combine pineapple, garlic, onions, vinegar, achiote seasoning, paprika, rehydrated chilies with stems removed and 1/2 cup of chili soaking water. Blend until smooth, and season to taste.
  5. Place pork into a large plastic bag, followed by marinade, press excess air out of bag, seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight is best.
  6. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  7. Shake off excess marinade, grill for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches at least 145ËšF.
  8. Remove from heat and allow to rest, then chop into pieces.
  9. Place on corn tortillas and garnish with your favorite taco condiments.
  10. Chef's Note: To keep these authentic garnish with more sliced pineapple, diced onions and lime juice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

10 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    170
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 2.5g
    • 4%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 30mg
    • 10%
  • Sodium
    • 35mg
    • 1%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 24g
    • 8%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 4g
  • Sugars
    • 2g
  • Protein
    • 13g
  • Vitamin C
    • 6%
  • Calcium
    • 4%
  • Iron
    • 15%
  • Vitamin A
    • 130%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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