Tacos de Puerco al Pastor

Tacos de Puerco al Pastor are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish featuring marinated pork cooked to perfection, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. This healthy version balances rich flavors with nutritious ingredients for a delightful lunch.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 300 grams, trimmed and cut into small cubes
• Pineapple - 100 grams, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chipotle in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork cubes, minced garlic, chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through.
3. Add the diced pineapple to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pineapple is slightly caramelized and heated through.
4. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or directly over a flame until soft and pliable.
5. To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the pork and pineapple mixture onto each tortilla, then top with chopped red onion and cilantro.
6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Contains pineapple, which is rich in vitamins and aids digestion.

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