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Tacos Al Pastor

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tsp. each: chili powder and ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin
  • 2 tsp. canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, diced
 

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Combine chili powder, cumin and garlic salt; rub over meat.

  • 2

    Heat oil in an ovenproof (wrap handle in foil) skillet over medium heat until hot. Add meat; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to a preheated 375°F oven; bake until internal temperature reaches 145°F, 10 to 14 minutes depending on thickness of meat. Transfer to a carving board; tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, combine avocado, pineapple, cilantro and salsa; mix well. Cut meat into bite size chunks. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Immediately place two slices cheese over each tortilla; top with meat and avocado mixture and fold in half.

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SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4

HELPFUL HINTS

  • Al Pastor traditionally means the grilling method shepherds used to cook the fillings for their tacos. Today it most often refers to the specific combination of pork and pineapple in the taco filling.
 

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See Nutrition Facts

Serves: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 533

Total Fat 28.1g

Saturated Fat 10.2g

Trans Fat 11.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g

Cholesterol 116mg

Sodium 615mg

Carbohydrates 32g

Protein 39g

Dietary Fiber 7g

Vitamin A 54%

Vitamin C 13%

Calcium 431%

Iron 3%