Pork Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa

Hozzávalók

2 cloves garlic

1 yellow onion, divided

1 1⁄2 cups cubed pineapple, divided

2 limes, divided

1⁄8 ounces fresh mint

1 Thai chile

1⁄4 cup white vinegar

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon achiote paste

10 ounces pork chops

6 corn tortillas

1⁄2 tablespoon canola oil

1⁄4 cup water

kosher salt

Útmutatók

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mince garlic. Peel onion, halve, and thinly slice 1⁄2; cut remainder into small dice. Finely chop 1⁄2 cup pineapple cubes, leaving remainder whole. Halve 1 lime; cut other into 6 wedges. Rinse mint and roughly chop leaves, discarding stems. Rinse Thai chile, halve, and using a knife tip, discard seeds. Mince as much as desired (see Recipe Tip).

In a large shallow bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine white vinegar, sugar, achiote paste, garlic, diced onion, chopped pineapple, and 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt. at pork dry with paper towel, add to bowl, and turn to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.

While pork marinates, stir together as much sliced onion as desired, juice of 1 lime, mint, minced Thai chile, and remaining pineapple in a large bowl. Taste and add salt as needed. Place in refrigerator to chill until ready to use. Stack tortillas, wrap in foil, and place in oven to warm for about 10 minutes.

While tortillas warm, season pork all over with 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt. Heat 1⁄2 tablespoon canola oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering, add pork and marinade and sear until pork is cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until marinade is reduced by 1⁄2, 1-2 minutes more. Remove pork from pan, reserving marinade in pan. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.

Add 1⁄4 cup water to pan with marinade over medium heat and cook, stirring, until reduced by 1⁄3, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat. Cut pork into 1⁄4-inch slices, return to pan, and toss to coat.

Top tortillas with pork and salsa. Garnish with lime wedges. Enjoy tacos al pastor and imagine you're in Mexico.