%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%2F9235626-3a2a73a9aacb4ed883b2bb8a0546954d.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Slow Cooker Tacos al Pastor
Prep
30 mins
Cook
7 hrs
Servings
10
Difficulty
Hard
My slow cooker has been a game changer for weeknight dinners, and this tacos al pastor recipe is proof. You get authentic Mexican flavors without spending hours tending to a traditional spit, plus pineapple brings natural sweetness and bromelain, an enzyme that helps with digestion. The beauty here is that most of the work happens upfront while your slow cooker does the heavy lifting for seven hours, transforming simple pork into something incredibly tender and flavorful. It's one of those recipes that feels fancy but costs less than takeout, and your kitchen will smell absolutely amazing.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ⅔ large pineapple - peeled, cored, and chopped into small chunks⅔ large pineapple - peeled, cored, and chopped into small chunks
- 11 small white onion, quartered
- 11 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste
- 22 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste
- 11 dried chile de arbol pepper, stemmed and seeded, or more to taste
- 33 cloves garlic, halved
- 11 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- ½ cup orange juice½ cup orange juice
- 22 tablespoons white vinegar
- 22 tablespoons achiote powder
- 22 teaspoons salt
- 11 teaspoon ground cumin
- 11 teaspoon lime zest, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground ancho chile powder½ teaspoon ground ancho chile powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 11 (3 pound) boneless pork loin, cubed
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Place pineapple, onion, chipotle peppers plus 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce, guajillo chiles, chile de arbol, garlic, and oregano in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add orange juice, vinegar, achiote powder, salt, cumin, lime zest, chile powder, and black pepper. Mix sauce well.
- 2
Place pork in a slow cooker and cover with the sauce. Cover and cook on Low until pork is very tender, 7 to 9 hours. Begin heating tortillas 35 to 40 minutes before pork is done.
- 3
Heat oil in a saucepan over high heat. Cook tortillas one at a time until brown spots appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Plate tortillas in stacks of two for each taco.
- 4
Shred pork using 2 forks; mix to coat with the sauce. Scoop pork onto tacos using a slotted spoon. Top each with a portion of pineapple, cilantro, and onion.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Ultimate roast potatoes
After years of experimenting, I've finally cracked the code for roast potatoes that are impossibly crispy on the outside and fluffy within. The secret is using duck fat, which contains oleic acid, a heart healthy monounsaturated fat that's actually good for you. What I love most is how simple this really is: just potatoes, fat, flour, and salt. From prep to plate in just over an hour, you'll have restaurant quality results without any fuss. Trust me, once you try these, you'll never go back.
Tropical Quinoa (Ww)
This tropical quinoa bowl has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just forty minutes and tastes like a mini vacation on a plate. Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredients since it's a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, making it so satisfying and perfect for keeping energy levels steady. The combination of papaya, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro brings vibrant flavors and colors, while the rice wine vinegar and orange zest add just the right brightness. Best part is the ingredient list is simple and affordable, yet feels fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
Coconut & raspberry crush
Have you tried making a drink that's both refreshing and genuinely good for you? This coconut and raspberry crush is my go to when I want something special without the fuss. The best part is how quick it comes together in just ten minutes of prep. Coconut water is absolutely fantastic for hydration, packed with natural electrolytes that your body actually needs. I love combining it with tart raspberries and a hint of mint for that perfect balance of sweet and zingy. It's simple, it's delicious, and honestly, it feels like you're treating yourself to something fancy.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.