Tacos Al Pastor

Al pastor originated in Central Mexico and interestingly enough was brought over by Lebanese immigrants, hence the similarity to shawarma.  It's a process that entails marinating pork for 2 days and slowly cooking it over a flame or rotisserie with pineapple and onion drippings.  Pineapple has enzyme called Bromelain that breaks down meat and makes it tender. 

Bromelain defeated my al pastor, barely but it still did! I used too much pineapple not only while roasting it but also marinating it. I didn't have a rotisserie and guess that's why SH*& happens. The flavor of the pork was great after 3 hours in the oven but the texture was slighty mushy. So word to the wise....BE CAREFUL with that pineapple. The salsa, guac, and sides made up for it and all and all everyone was happy.  Next time though....it WILL be much better...

Pork butt marinating in chiles, pineapples, and onions.

Into the oven at 450F for half an hour than 300F for 3 hours

Roasted pineapples on top for the 3 hours, it's done!

Roasting the tomatoes and jalapenos for Salsa



The spread: Orzo Veg Salad, Corn & Black Bean Salad, Pickled Cabbage & Cucumber, Pico de Gallo, Guac, Roasted Tomato Salsa



Somebody's hungry!