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Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pastor

Deep, rich and flavorful pork tacos al pastor with tender meat made in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

ingredients

  • 2 dried guajilo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder or butt cut into 2” chunks
  • 1 pineapple peeled, cored and cut into 1” chunks
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp bacon grease
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Queso fresco
  • Chopped tomato

instructions

  • Fill a large bowl with hot water and submerge the guajilo and ancho chiles in the water to rehydrate them. Let them rest in the water for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from water, pat dry and remove the stems and seeds.
  • Add the pork pieces to the bowl of a slow cooker.
  • Puree guajilo chiles, ancho chiles, 1/2 of the pineapple chunks, 1/2 of the red onion, adobo sauce, chipotle in adobo, garlic, lime juice, salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, red pepper flakes and bacon grease until well-combined. Pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker and stir to coat.
  • Cook on medium for 8 to 10 hours or on high for approximately 5 to 6 hours. Remove the lid and using two forks, shred the meat. Be sure to stir it up with the sauce to get all that flavor!
  • In a medium bowl, combine the remaining pineapple and red onion to create a quick pineapple salsa.
  • Warm corn tortillas in the microwave between two damp paper towels for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Fill the tacos with al pastor pork. Top with pineapple salsa, queso fresco and tomato. Serve with lime wedges.
Category: Meat