Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al pastor is a Mexican street food fusion born from Lebanese immigration to Mexico, featuring marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit (trompo) and served with pineapple, onions, and cilantro. For home cooks, thin-sliced pork shoulder or pork steaks work well, marinated in a blend of dried chiles (guajillo, chipotle, ancho), achiote, pineapple juice, and spices. 

Since most home kitchens lack a trompo, achieve similar results by grilling or pan-searing the marinated meat over high heat for caramelized edges. The key is balancing sweet pineapple with smoky, spicy marinade. Serve on small corn tortillas with diced white onion, fresh cilantro, and grilled pineapple chunks. A squeeze of lime and salsa verde complete this iconic taco.