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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Sweet BBQ Lime Chicken Tacos

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

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