al pastor marinade

Pork has never been more flavorful than in these Tacos Al Pastor from Delish.com.

Tacos Al Pastor

c. extra-virgin olive oil

c. annatto seeds

coriander seeds

cumin seeds

oregano

black peppercorns

mustard seeds

allspice berries

garlic

orange juice

apple cider vinegar

kosher salt

extra-virgin olive oil,

guaillo chilis, seeds removed

chiles de arbol, seeds removed

pineapple juice

c. achiote paste

brown sugar

cinnamon

tsp. black pepper

lb. boneless pork shoulder,

pineapple,

red onion,

corn tortillas

chopped cilantro

Lime wedges

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This easy homemade Al Pastor Marinade recipe hits all the right notes – it's earthy, citrusy, &amp; subtly sweet thanks to flavor-forward ingredients, like orange juice, smoky chiles, &amp; achiote. Prepped in a blender in 10 minutes or less, homemade al pastor has never been so easy – use it to make tacos al pastor &amp; more!

Easy Al Pastor Marinade

2-3 chipotle peppers,

brown sugar (or honey, or agave)

achiote paste (see Recipe Notes)

ancho chili powder

cumin

salt black pepper, to season

Blend the al pastor marinade

Add all listed marinade ingredients to a blender. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt &amp; ground black pepper as desired. Blend until combined; the marinade should be thick &amp; smooth. Use immediately, or transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Marinate

Pour the marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 8 hours &amp; up to 3 days.

Grill

I made this today with no modifications and it was amazing! Thanks for sharing.

Hi , can you please tell me if it would be ok to use chipotle paste in this marinade instead of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?
I live in U.K. so maybe a problem finding them . Love you marinades and recipes just fantastic so many thanks . 
Jules

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An easy homemade Al Pastor Marinade recipe for all of your taco night cravings! This al pastor marinade hits all the right notes – it’s earthy, citrusy, & subtly sweet thanks to flavor-forward ingredients, like orange juice, smoky chiles, & achiote. Prepped in a blender in 10 minutes or less, homemade al pastor has never been so easy – use it to make tacos al pastor & more!

Easy Al Pastor Marinade Recipe

Made with tender chicken thighs marinated in a delicious combination of spices, chiles, and pineapple, this incredible Chicken al Pastor recipe features the same key flavors as traditional Mexican al pastor - minus the pork. Grilled or baked in the oven, making chicken al pastor at home is surprisingly easy to do and delicious served in tacos, burritos, and salads.

Chicken al Pastor Recipe

chile de arbol (stems and seeds removed)

dried guajillo or ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed)

garlic (peeled)

onion

chicken broth

orange (juiced)

lime (juiced)

Mexican oregano

salt

thyme

achiote paste

black pepper

cloves

chicken thighs

Toast the dried chiles in a pan or skillet set over medium heat for about 1  minute, turning halfway. Keep a close eye on the arbol chiles as they burn more easily. You’ll know they’re ready if they start to turn brown.

Next, bring a small pot of water to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Add the toasted chiles, completely submerging them in the water. Allow them to reconstitute (rehydrate) for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients (except for the chicken) to the bowl of a large blender or food processor. Once the chilies have rehydrated, add them to the blender (discarding the water left over in the pot). Blend until smooth.

Add ⅓ of the marinade to a large container. Nestle half of the chicken in the marinade, then pour another ⅓ of the marinade over the top. Add the rest of the chicken and top with the remaining marinade.

Cover with an airtight lid, plastic wrap, or aluminum foil. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before cooking. This allows it to approach room temperature slightly, making for more even cooking.

Marinade

Heat a large skillet or grill pan to medium-high heat. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray or oil.

Once the pan is hot, add 2-3 pieces of chicken and cook for a total of 8-10 minutes (or until the internal temperature registers 165℉), flipping them once halfway through cooking.

Remove the chicken to a clean plate or cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Repeat with any remaining chicken.

Stovetop Skillet or Grill Pan

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grates.

Place the chicken on the grill and cook for approximately 4-6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chicken. Cook until the internal temperature registers 165℉. Optional: grill slices of pineapple alongside the chicken.

Remove the chicken to a clean plate or cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

To Grill

Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Place the chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. The chicken is done when the internal temperature registers 165℉.

Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes or so before slicing and serving.

To Bake

Enjoy your chicken al pastor with traditional sides like warm corn tortillas, fresh cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, and fresh pineapple.

Serving

Elevate your taco nights with this easy homemade Al Pastor Marinade! Bursting with earthy and subtly sweet flavors, this marinade features orange juice, chipotle peppers, and achiote paste for that perfect bite.

Al Pastor Marinade

chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Add all ingredients to a blender and process until thick and smooth.

Use immediately, or transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Pour over meat and marinate for 6 hours or overnight. Grill and enjoy!

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Elevate your taco nights with this easy homemade Al Pastor Marinade! Bursting with earthy and subtly sweet flavors, this marinade features orange juice, chipotle peppers, and achiote paste for that perfect bite.

Authentic tacos al pastor made with pork marinated in a chile and achiote adobo, grilled until lightly charred, and served on corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.

Tacos al Pastor

Corn Tortillas

Pork

Guajillo chile (stem and seeds removed)

Ancho chiles (stem and seeds removed)

Garlic (peeled)

Whole cloves

Black peppercorns

Tablespoons Achiote paste

Pineapple juice

Pork lard (or any oil you prefer, as needed)

Salt

Pineapple (diced, see notes)

White Onion (chopped)

Fresh cilantro (chopped)

Limes

Salsa (see notes)

Soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 15 minutes.

Drain the chiles and place them in a blender with the achiote, whole cloves, peppercorns, cumin, garlic, oregano, thyme, and pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.

Make the al pastor marinade

Place the pork in a large bowl and season with 2 teaspoons of salt. Pour the marinade over the pork and toss until evenly coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Marinate the pork

Cut the pineapple into chunks about the same size as the pork.

Thread the pork onto skewers, placing a piece of pineapple at each end.

Lightly brush the griddle or grill pan with pork lard and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and lightly charred on all sides.

Transfer the cooked skewers to a plate and keep them covered while you cook the remaining skewers.

When ready to assemble the tacos, slice the pork and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare and cook

Warm the tortillas on the same griddle or grill used for the pork.

Fill each tortilla with pork and pineapple. Top with chopped onion and cilantro.

Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

Assemble the tacos

Made a big batch of these for a weekend get-together and they were a massive hit! That marinade flavor is incredible and tastes just like what we get at our favorite local spot.

The meat came out so tender and juicy with those perfect caramelized edges. Super delicious and surprisingly easy! Thank you Mari for the recipe :)

I was a little nervous to try making al pastor at home, but this recipe was surprisingly straightforward! Prepped the meat the night before, and cooking it up for dinner took no time at all. The sweet pineapple with that savory, spiced meat is just amazing. My family devoured every single one!

Hands down the best homemade al pastor I’ve tried! The depth of flavor in the sauce is unreal, and crisping the pork up in the pan at the end made all the difference. Served them on small corn tortillas with fresh cilantro, onion, and lime. Pure perfection. Thanks for sharing!

Made these for taco night and wow... absolute perfection! The meat turned out so tender and packed with flavor. This is definitely going to be my go-to al pastor recipe from now on!

Made this recipe using all morita chilies and the replacement tip for achiote as well as chunked pork chops that I needed to use. It was still phenomenal. Hubs asked for it to be in regular rotation. We love authentic Mexican food and I’m so glad to have found your site to learn more.  Thank you for sharing your recipes!

Hi Mari,
I’ve been meaning to make this for a while and finally did so tonight!
The Pork marinated for 48 hrs. The only change that I had to make was to replace 2 of the Guajillo with 2 Pasilla chillies as I used the last 3 of my Guajillo!
I am not a fruit eater usually but you have converted me to Pineapple!
Your Guacamole sauce (Guacatillo, as I’ve heard it so named) went really well with the tacos. Blue corn but shop bought as I still can’t get masa harina to make my own.

I hope Vietnam is all and more than you expected. Any recipes forthcoming??
Take care as always,
Paul :-)

5/5 again.

I adore the smoky, tangy balance in every bite of Tacos al Pastor. They're a favorite in our family, simple yet bursting with flavor. Always a treat!

This is the BEST tacos al pastor recipe ever! Trust me, the meat comes out perfectly flavored and the cooking process is the nearest one and more authentic one if you don't own a trompo.

I love the al pastor combination of sweet fruity pineapple with savory meat! A match made in heaven.

Tacos al pastor are my favorite Mexican street food! This recipe looks super easy too!

Tacos al Pastor are my favourite. I love them so much. And now I know how to make them. Yumm.

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Watch how I make tacos al pastor with marinated pork, pineapple, and homemade salsa. These Mexican street tacos are packed with authentic flavors and easy to recreate at home.

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