Ground Pork Tacos Al Pastor

Pan roasted pineapple and crispy ground pork in a chile pinapple al pastor sauce.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

2 pounds Ground Pork 80/20*
1 Pineapple peeled and cut lengthwise into 4 pieces
1 oz Achiote Paste
1 Tablespoon Ancho Chile Powder or chili powder
4 cloves Garlic peeled
½ Tablespoon Garlic Powder
½ Tablespoon Dried Oregano
½ Tablespoon Ground Cumin
½ Tablespoon Kosher Salt
Dash of Ground Cloves optional
1 can (4oz) Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
2 Tablespoons (30g) White Vinegar

Instructions

Toast the pineapple on both sides in a large skillet over medium heat. It should take 2-3 minutes per side to start browning. Set aside.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground pork. Brown both sides before mincing/fully cooking.
While the pork cooks, add half the pineapple in a food processor with the remaining ingredients. Blend on low for 30-60 seconds and high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Once the pork is fully cooked, add the sauce and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the sauce thickens and begins to caramelize around the edges of the pan, about 4-6 minutes.
Cut the second half of the pineapple into bite size pieces and add to the finished pork.
Serve with warmed corn tortillas, diced white onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and lime wedges.

Notes

Nutrition facts are for meat only, no tortillas or garnish.

Nutrition Info with Other Ground Meat Options (per serving)

90/10 ground pork: 195 calories, 18g protein, 10g carbs, 9g fat
96/4 ground beef: 150 calories, 18g protein, 10g carbs, 3g fat
97/3 ground chicken: 140 calories, 21g protein, 10g carbs, 3g fat

For leaner ground meats, you can reheat small batches with 1/2-1 tablespoon of olive oil to create some of the crispy bits and flavors you miss out on otherwise.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g