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Blend the chiles with achiote paste, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, oregano, and cumin until smooth.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rehydrate the guajillo chiles","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the thinly sliced pork in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring every slice is coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.","group":"Marinating","title":"Place the thinly sliced pork","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Marinating"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a large heavy skillet or griddle over high heat. Sear the pork slices in batches until charred and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. At the same time, grill the pineapple slices until they develop char marks.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large heavy skillet or griddle","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Chop the cooked pork and grilled pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Warm the tortillas on the griddle.","group":"Assembly","title":"Chop the cooked pork and grilled pineapple","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with chopped pineapple, diced onion, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.","group":"Serving","title":"Assemble the tacos","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"While traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie (trompo), this home version uses a hot skillet or oven roasting to achieve that signature caramelized edges. 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The pork is best when marinated for 24 hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover pork and pineapple in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a hot skillet with a splash of water or oil to maintain moisture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftacos_al_pastor_c01e7ed1dc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a5e632d0-062f-43a0-8a15-74627a32c4a9","imageAlt":"Tacos al Pastor — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tacos","pork","street food","spicy","citrus","mexican cuisine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tacos al Pastor","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:28:25.627Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:28:25.627Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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