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Pork al Pastor Tacos with Pineapple

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$15.00470 cal · 35g protein

Ingredients

  • pork tenderloin1ΒΌ lb
  • chipotle peppers in adobo2 tbsp
  • pineapple2 cups
  • chili powder1 tbsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • garlic2 cloves
  • limes2 count
  • white onion1 count
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • corn tortillas12 count
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the pork very thin and toss with chopped chipotle and adobo, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp oil and salt; let sit 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sear the pineapple in a dry, very hot skillet 3-4 minutes until charred, then chop it.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining oil and cook the pork in batches over high heat 3-4 minutes until browned at the edges.

  4. 4

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave.

  5. 5

    Fill the tortillas with pork, pineapple, diced onion and cilantro and serve with lime wedges; use less chipotle if your kids are sensitive to heat.

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