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Tacos Al Pastor

Name: Tacos Al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 6 tacos
Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon Mexican-style chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 6 (8-inch) soft taco-size corn or flour tortillas, warmed; Toppings: chopped radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, crumbled queso fresco, chopped onions, chopped jalapeÃ±o

COOK TIME : 10 minutesPREP TIME : 15 minutes

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DESCRIPTION

Tacos Al pastor is a Mexican dish featuring a pork and pineapple mixutre. By marinating the pork with pineapple, the protein in the pork breaks down resulting in very tender meat. These tacos are genererally served on soft tortillas and include cilantro, onions, lime juice, pineapple, and salsa.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Mexican-style chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 (8-inch) soft taco-size corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Toppings: chopped radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, crumbled queso fresco, chopped onions, chopped jalapeÃ±o