Tacos al Pastor

This is now one of my favorite recipes and a super easy way to get juicy kebab like meat without having an actual kebab machine. Just like the birria this recipe was inspired after a taco craving. Oaxaca cheese, crispy onion, and this meat in a quesadilla is so good.

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Prep time: 4 hours Cook time: 3-4 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs Ancho Chiles
  • 2 Tbs Guajillo Chiles,
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 2 Tsps Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Chipotle Chile, plus 2 Tsps Sauce
  • 2 1/2 Tsps Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp MSG
  • 2 Tsps Sugar
  • 3 Tsp Garlic
  • 2 Pounds Pork Sirloin
  • 8 Bacon Slices

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except for the sirloin and bacon slices and blend into a marinade.
  2. Slice pork sirloin into thin slices and place into a bowl with the bacon slices. Make sure to massage the marinade into the meat.
  3. Line the bottom of a loaf pan with a layer of bacon. Add a layer of thin-sliced marinated meat. Continue layering in bacon and meat until all the meat is used.
  4. Place meatloaf into fridge for at least 4 hours to cure.
  5. Place loaf into 275F oven for 4 hours.
  6. Cut loaf into chunks and fry until crispy before serving.