Al Pastor Pork Tacos
15 minutes
PREP TIME
15-20 minutes
COOK TIME
4 people
SERVINGS
Al Pastor Pork Tacos
Smokey Rebel
4 people
15 minutes
20 minutes
Mexican
Tender pork. Bright flavour. Proper taco night.
These Al Pastor Pork Tacos deliver juicy, seasoned pork with fresh toppings and warm tortillas. Big flavour with minimal effort.
Ingredients
600g pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced
1½ tbsp Al Pastor seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lime
8 small corn or flour tortillas
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½ red onion, finely diced
Fresh coriander
Lime wedges
Pineapple chunks (optional)
Directions
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Gather your ingredients before cooking
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Toss sliced pork with olive oil and Al Pastor seasoning.
Add lime juice and mix well.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes if time allows.
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Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add pork in a single layer.
Cook for 6–8 minutes until caramelised and cooked through.
Stir occasionally for even browning.
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Preheat BBQ to medium-high.
Cook pork on a hot plate or grill pan.
Cook until lightly charred and cooked through.
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The pork should be caramelised at the edges with visible browning. The pieces should remain juicy, not dry. The seasoning should form a deep red coating with slight char spots.
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Warm tortillas and fill with pork, diced onion, coriander and lime. Add pineapple for sweetness. Serve with salsa and guacamole for a full taco spread.
