The tacos in Mexico are a symbol of unity and National identity. The population between one state and another, we may have many differences, but when it comes to this food, everything changes, because it is a food that unites us and makes us feel as if we were one. However, even in tacos there are always different types, levels and above all, great differences according to the region that is inhabited.
If something stands out Mexico, It is because of their delicious tacos, which is the first word that a foreigner learns to say, after having fallen in love with them in Photographs either images. The truth is that yes, we Mexicans have something to seduce anyone’s palate and there is no reason not to show it off. Above all, because we love this sandwich too, since food represents us because it is a product of interculturalization.
There are many examples, but tacos al pastor It’s one of the favoritesbecause it is an icon of the CDMX and it is a mix between Lebanese and Mexican cuisine. Tacos al pastor are among the most popular in all of Mexico and in 2019 they were chosen as the best food in the world, according to the Taste Atlas gastronomic guide. It was introduced by Lebanese Christian immigrants and is a derivative of shawarma.
What is a taco al pastor?
The term Pastor It comes from the term grazing because originally the meat was mutton. The people who are dedicated to preparing and serving tacos are known as shepherds. Its main ingredients are marinated, roasted meat, served in thin slices on small corn tortillas, the meat can be a combination of pork and beef, although the most common is that it is only pork. It is usually marinated in adobo with achiote, spices and ground red chilies, which gives it the characteristic reddish color.
They are accompanied by a wide variety of sauces, cilantro, onion and pineapple. They’re delicious! And you can find them practically in any area of CDMX, from the laminate stand to some restaurants, but from experience we tell you that the ones on the street are much better, because they have the secret and skill to prepare them in the best way. But if you’re a big fan of them, maybe it’s time to try making your own. Who knows? the same and you invent your own style.
Therefore, in case you want to learn how to make them, today we decided to share a homemade recipe so that you can prepare your own taquitos al pastor in an easy way and that will make you feel so much self-esteem for the result, that you will want to go out and compete with your trusted taco maker. So the best thing is that you take notes so that you can get down to work!
Ingredients
- 1 or 2 packages of taquera tortillas
- 1 kg of pork leg with a little slice or fat
- 6 ancho guajillo chilies, well washed and seeded
- Pineapple slices to taste
- 1/2 cup of pineapple juice
- 1/2 Cup of white vinegar
- 25 grams of achiote paste
- 2 or 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 pinch of cumin
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 fat peppers
- 3 cloves
- Salt to taste
How do you prepare?
- In a pot or deep casserole, place the guajillo peppers with about 2 or 3 cups of water. Bring them to a boil for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the pineapple juice, vinegar and achiote until the latter is completely dissolved.
- Grind the guajillo chiles, the spices, the chipotle and the solution of achiote in the blender.
- In a container, add the meat and add a little salt to each portion of meat, until you finish.
- Spray the sauce you made, straight from the blender and without straining the meat. Stir until the meat is soaked in sauce.
- Let the meat rest 4 hours or a whole night in the refridgerator.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In an aluminum tray for the oven, place a thick skewer stick, like the one for corn. Thread a slice of pineapple on it as round as possible.
- Place a beef steak with sauce on top of the pineapple, then add some onion rings. Proceed to place another piece of meat on these and repeat the procedure until you finish with the meat.
- Up top, place another slice of pineapple and take to the oven for 45 minutes. Make sure it cooks well.
- Meanwhile, you can prepare the sauces with which you want to eat it.
- Take out of the oven and serve in taquera tortillas with finely chopped cilantro and onion, lemon and sauces.
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