![]() ![]() Now, if you’re thinking this whole procedure of thinly slicing meat onto a piece of bread, garnishing simply and topping with spicy sauces sounds a little early familiar… Perhaps a bit like a totally different dish… Something you may have experienced in an entirely different part of the world… Something you’ve possibly even consumed many a late night of your youth, stumbling home from a Central European pub, you’re far from crazy… In fact, you’re on to something kiddo… The perhaps most surprising culinary fact you’ll learn today: There are clear similarities and links between Tacos al Pastor and that Middle Eastern favorite, shawarma! ![]() ![]() Thin slices are shaved to order and served in a freshly warmed corn tortilla with the traditional toppings of pineapple, white onion and salsa verde. In the case of tacos al pastor, tradition demands they be prepared by packing marinated hunks of pork on a spit, topping with pieces of pineapple and then roasting slowly over low heat, allowing the meat to slowly cook and char in its own juices, fats and the lightly caramelized pineapple drippings. We are once more entering the realm of Mexican street food: Tacos al Pastor are usually sold from small street stalls, food trucks or hole-in-wall restaurants who all aim to serve the most traditional of al pastor recipes in the most authentic of ways. In terms of numbers of ingredients and presentation, it may also be one of the simplest: Traditionally composed of slices of grilled, pork marinated in chilies and spices, pineapple, cilantro and onions nestled in a corn tortilla, this humble taco is not much of a looker, but as with so many other simple things here in life, if done right – using the proper ingredients – it may well be one of the most tasty and satisfying! Simple and humble as they are, we are talking a dish here whose history and preparation are anything but simple even if things appear that way. Tacos Al Pastor, or Tacos Shepherd’s style, is not only one of the most recognizable and traditional types of Mexican tacos. It has indeed been a while since our last installment of our Beginner’s Guide to Mexican Food, so let’s make it count and get geeky with it: today we are talking both an absolute classic of Mexican cuisine and a pretty rare case of fusion cuisine in which the recipe comes not actually from Mexico, or Latin America for that matter, but has, with time, become quintessentially Mexican… In pretty much the same way as Chicken Tikka Masala became quintessentially British. I know, I know… Halt your emails and messages. Tacos al Pastor in all their glory – cooked by me, meticulously plated for your food porn needs by Malou from Klidmoster.dk Home » Blog » Recipes » Beginner’s Guide to Mexican Food, Part VI: Perfect Tacos al Pastorīehold the beauty that is Tacos al Pastor: Soft corn tortillas stuffed with a magical, marinated substance known as pork al pastor along with grilled pineapple, salsa verde and onion! ![]()
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