{"id":282383,"date":"2025-06-08T22:55:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T22:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/al-pastor-cooking-with-curls\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T22:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T22:55:35","slug":"al-pastor-cooking-with-curls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=282383","title":{"rendered":"Al Pastor – Cooking with Curls"},"content":{"rendered":"


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How to Make Al Pastor<\/h2>\n

Make al pastor marinade:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toast the dried guajillo peppers in a dry pan over medium heat for about 1 minute<\/strong> until fragrant (don\u2019t burn them!).<\/p>\n

Place the toasted chiles in hot water and let them soak for about 10 minutes<\/strong> to soften. You may want to place a pan on top to keep them submerged.<\/p>\n

Drain the chiles, remove the stems, and blend them with the chipotle pepper, garlic, pineapple juice, vinegar, achiote powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and oil until smooth.<\/p>\n

\"Photo\"Photo<\/figure>\n

Marinate the pork:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place the thinly sliced pork in a large bowl or zipper-topped bag.<\/p>\n

Pour the marinade over the pork, making sure every piece is coated.<\/p>\n

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours<\/strong>, preferably overnight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I used an 11-cup Pyrex container<\/a> with lid<\/p>\n

Cutting fresh pineapple:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lay the pineapple on it\u2019s side. Slice off about \u00bd inch from the top (crown)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If using a pineapple corer & slicer<\/a>: Stand the pineapple up on a cutting board. Slide the slicer down the center of the pineapple, try to line it up with the core.<\/p>\n

Twist the corer down the pineapple \u2013 do not piece through the bottom.<\/p>\n

Remove the corer with the pineapple rings. Remove the handle (press the two buttons), and slide the rings off.<\/p>\n

\"Pineapple\"Pineapple<\/figure>\n

Char your pineapple<\/strong> slices on the grill or a skillet before dicing them to add a smoky sweetness!<\/p>\n

\"Eight\"Eight<\/figure>\n

Place charred pineapple on a cutting board and cut into chunks.<\/p>\n

\"Chopped\"Chopped<\/figure>\n

Without a special tool<\/strong>: Stand the pineapple up on a cutting board, slice downward to remove the skin<\/strong>, following the curve of the fruit.<\/p>\n

Slice the pineapple vertically down the middle, then slice each half again lengthwise into 4 long quarters.<\/p>\n

Stand each quarter up and slice off the pointy center to remove the fibrous core.<\/p>\n

Lay quarters flat and slice into bite-sized chunks. Char pineapple chunks on griddle pan or skillet.<\/p>\n

Cook the pork:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cooking on vertical skewered pan (preferred method):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Marinated\"Marinated<\/figure>\n

Slide the marinated slices over the skewer, through the center of each slice. Top with slices of pineapple.<\/p>\n

Place pan in the preheated 275\u00b0F<\/strong> (135\u00b0C)<\/strong> oven or grill and slow roast for 2.5-3 hours<\/strong>, or until the internal temperature reaches 170\u00b0F to 180\u00b0F. Baste the pork with the pan juices each hour to caramelize the edges.<\/p>\n

I used this Vertical Skewer Pan<\/a><\/p>\n

Cooking on the grill:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill the pork slices until charred and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.<\/p>\n

Watch for caramelization; you want char around the edges without drying out the center.<\/p>\n

Toss pineapple rings on the grill, too, for smoky, sweet flavor.<\/p>\n

Cooking in the oven:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Spread the pork slices out in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.<\/p>\n

After meat has cooked, allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Finely slice the pork pastor into small pieces and toss with the pan juices.<\/p>\n

\"Pork\"Pork<\/figure>\n

Serve pastor meat with lightly toasted corn tortillas, topped with chopped onion and cilantro, pineapple chunks and salsa of your choice. Squeeze a bit of lime juice over the top for the final touch!<\/p>\n

\"Three\"Three<\/figure>\n

You\u2019ll Also Love: Carne Asada<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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