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Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor

By Chef John • Mexican Recipes • Cuisine?
4.59 Prep: 30m Cook: 25m
Ingredients:
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies, seeds discarded
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles, seeds discarded
  • 1 cup boiling water, or as needed to cover
  • 2 pork tenderloins, membranes (silver skin) removed
  • ¾ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 16 slices Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage, divided
  • ½ cup roasted tomato salsa, divided
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced - or to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025