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Cumin and Paprika Traditional Tacos al Pastor

A warm and smoky twist with the earthy notes of cumin and the sweet depth of paprika.

32 minutes4 servings
Cumin and Paprika Traditional Tacos al Pastor
Photo: HUgo Morales 15 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Before adding the pork, stir in ground cumin and smoked paprika into the marinade.
  2. In a bowl, mix orange juice, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  3. Add pork to the marinade and let it sit for at least 1 hour.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the marinated pork and cook until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Warm tortillas in a separate pan or on a griddle.
  7. Fill each tortilla with pork, onions, and cilantro.
  8. Squeeze lime over the top and serve.
  9. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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