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Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor
Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor
Details
Author:
Chef John
Category:
Mexican Recipes
Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Rating:
4.6
Ingredients
3 dried guajillo chilies, seeds discarded
2 dried pasilla chiles, seeds discarded
1 cup boiling water, or as needed to cover
2 pork tenderloins, membranes (silver skin) removed
¾ cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
16 slices Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups shredded cabbage, divided
½ cup roasted tomato salsa, divided
1 large jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced - or to taste