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Recipe by Nir Weinblut

Tacos Al Pastor

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Meat Meat
Easy Easy
4 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Sesame
1 Hour, 20 Minutes
Diets

These popular Mexican tacos give a nod to Arabic cuisine with flavor built from a careful selection of herbs and seasoning and preserved lemon techina spread.

Watch the full cook-along with Chef Nir on Rosh Chodesh Club!

Ingredients

Tacos

  • 2 pounds beef (lean – cut thin; ask butcher for torpedo/oyster cut)

  • 1 tablespoon achiote paste (recipe follows)

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 to 3 chipotle peppers with adobo sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped and ground

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon Pereg Paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Gefen Garlic Powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon oil

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • sea salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • 1 large pineapple, diced, for serving

  • corn or flour tortillas, for serving

Achiote Paste

  • 1/2 cup orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon Tuscanini Apple Cider Vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • 1/8 cup paprika

  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds

  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 8 black peppercorns

  • 2 whole cloves

  • 1 teaspoon Manischewitz Kosher Salt

  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped

  • 1/8 cup turmeric

Avocado Salsa

  • 1 avocado (optional- grilled)

  • 1 jalapeno, grilled or roasted

  • juice and zest of 1 lime

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

Pickled Lemon Tehina

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • salt

Pickled Onions

  • 1 red onion

  • 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

  • salt, to taste


Wine Pairing

Herzog Special Reserve Alexander Valley CS

Directions

Prepare Tacos al Pastor

1.

Rub the sliced beef with the achiote paste (recipe follows). Mix together all remaining ingredients together and rub into the beef. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to one hour maximum.

2.

Meanwhile, prepare the toppings (see below).

3.

Take out steak, and let get to room temperature. Sauté in hot pan or grill – until medium.

4.

Warm the tortillas in a hot skillet with a spray of oil for a few minutes.

5.

Let beef sit to cool a few minutes, then slice and place in tortillas. Top with the pineapple, avocado salsa, pickled lemon techina, and pickled onions.

Prepare the Achiote Paste

1.

Grind the coriander, oregano, cumin, peppercorns, and cloves with a mortar and pestle or give them a whirl in a spice grinder.

2.

Blend the spices together with paprika, turmeric, salt, garlic, orange juice, and vinegar in a blender until smooth.

Prepare the Avocado Salsa

1.

Combine all ingredients. Mash together very well.

Prepare the Pickled Lemon Techina

1.

In a food processor, put pickled lemons, salt, lemon juice, garlic, and half the water. Blend until smooth.

2.

Then pour in the tahini and slowly pour in remaining water while blending.

Prepare the Pickled Onions

1.

Slice onions. Marinate in lime juice and vinegar with a pinch of salt.

Tacos Al Pastor

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