Gluten-Free Tacos Al Pastor with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Al Pastor Marinade:
- 6 dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
- 1 dried chile de abrol stems and seeds removed
- 3 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
- ¼ cup Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or Boston Butt
- Vegetable oil
For the Grilled Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 fresh pineapple sliced
- ⅓ small red onion finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño finely diced (seeds removed for milder salsa)
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 ½ tablespoons Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
For Tacos:
- 16 Corn tortillas grilled or warmed
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the dried chiles, then remove from heat. Let soak for 10 minutes, until softened. Drain.
- In a blender, combine the softened chiles, adobo sauce, garlic, salt and spices, Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar, and pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.
- Slice the pork horizontally into long, 1/4’’ thick pieces Place the pork in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for deeper flavor).
- Remove pork from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature while the grill preheats. Preheat grill to medium-high temperature. Oil the grates.
- Remove the pork from the marinade. Grill the pork a few minutes per side or until it is charred and reaches and internal temperature of 145°F. Remove from grill and let rest.
Make the Grilled Pineapple Salsa:
- Grill the pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until caramelized. Let cool slightly, then dice into small chunks.
- In a bowl, combine the grilled pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar, and lime juice.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve with tortillas, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2056mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
