Al Pastor Tacos

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Tender, juicy pork meat marinated in pineapple juice, Mexican chillies and achiote. It’s the most iconic taco recipe for a reason.

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Serves
4
FOR THE ADOBO:
Guajillos Chillies
Pineapple Juice
Pineapple
Achiote Paste
White Wine Vinegar
Garlic Salt
Ground Cumin
Dried Oregano
Maldon Sea Salt
FOR THE PORK:
Pork Shoulder
Vegetable Oil
FOR THE SALSA VERDE:
Tomatillos
White Onion
Fresh Jalapeños
Garlic Cloves
Fresh Coriander
Sea Salt
Caster Sugar
TO SERVE:
Corn Tortillas
Pineapple
White Onion
Fresh Coriander
Limes

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    Karla Zazueta

    Karla Zazueta is an incredible Mexican cook, food writer and cookery teacher. She teaches her Mexican traditions, recipes and techniques through cooking classes at her Mexican Food Memories cooking school. She also hosts Mexican supper clubs at her family home. Her recipes have been featured in The Guardian, BBC Food, NatGeo Food Magazine and many more. She's also just released her first cookbook, Norteña, where she shares the story of her family recipes and northern Mexico.

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