Quick Tacos al Pastor

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jul. 12, 2024

We loved the pork and pineapple tacos from a food truck in Hawaii. My husband, a high school football referee, gives my version a thumbs-up. —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Quick Tacos al Pastor

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated cooked pork roast au jus
  • 1 cup well-drained unsweetened pineapple chunks, divided
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional ingredients: Crumbled queso fresco, salsa verde and lime wedges
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Directions

  1. Coarsely shred pork, reserving juices. In a small bowl, crush half the pineapple with a fork.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add whole pineapple chunks; cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from pan.
  3. Add enchilada sauce and crushed pineapple to same skillet; stir in pork and reserved juices. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid is evaporated, 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve in tortillas with pineapple chunks, onion and cilantro. If desired, top with queso fresco and salsa, and serve with lime wedges.
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