Name: Tacos al Pastor
Ingredients: 800 g pork shoulder; 4 pieces dried guajillo chiles; 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo; 200 g pineapple; 1 medium white onion; 12 pieces corn tortillas; 30 g fresh cilantro; 2 pieces lime; 3 cloves garlic cloves; 2 tbsp white vinegar

1

Toast dried guajillo chiles in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes until softened, then drain.

2

Blend soaked chiles, chipotle, garlic, vinegar, and a pinch of salt into a smooth marinade.

3

Slice pork shoulder into 1 cm thick pieces. Toss with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

4

Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat. Cook marinated pork slices in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelised.

5

Slice pineapple into rings and grill or pan-fry until lightly charred. Dice into small pieces.

6

Chop the cooked pork into small pieces. Warm tortillas directly on a gas flame or dry pan for 30 seconds each.

7

Assemble tacos: pork, pineapple, finely diced onion, cilantro. Squeeze lime over each before eating.

Tacos al Pastor

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