Tacos al Pastor Recipe
A delicious al pastor pork recipe simplifies the traditional process using a slow cooker or Instant Pot for an easy preparation.
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Instructions
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Rub the pork butt with salt and pepper.
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Brown the seasoned pork butt on all sides in an Instant Pot on sauté mode or in a large pan on the stove.
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Blend chicken stock, chipotles, pineapple, red onion, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, white vinegar, and garlic until smooth.
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Cut the pork into quarters if necessary, then place it in the slow cooker or Instant Pot and cover with the blended marinade. Cook in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, or in an Instant Pot on the Meat setting for 45 minutes.
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Remove pork from the pot, shred it, then return it to the marinade. Cook in the Instant Pot or a pot on the stove over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Serve the pork with warm corn tortillas, diced pineapple, cilantro, cotija cheese, and red onion.