Spit-Grilled Marinated Pork - {Carne Al Pastor}

Recipe Ingredients

3		California chiles - see * Note
1		Ancho chile - see * Note
1		Guajillo chile - see * Note
1		Cascabel chile - see * Note
1		Chile de árbol - see * Note
1		Bay leaf
3/4 cup	177ml	Orange juice
1/4 cup	59ml	Pineapple juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	White vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Cinnamon
1 teaspoon	5ml	Sea salt
1		Garlic
2 tablespoons	30ml	Salt
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Achiote condimentada - see * Note
1		Thinly-sliced onion - divided
5 lbs	2270g / 80oz	Boneless pork butt - cut in 8 chunks
1/2		Pineapple - peeled, sliced,
		And cut in quarters

Recipe Instructions

* Note: Dried chiles and achiote condimentada* (seasoned achiote paste) are available in well-stocked supermarkets and at Latino markets.

Combine 5 cups of water, the California, ancho, guajillo and cascabel chiles, the chile de árbol and the bay leaf in a large pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain the chiles, discard the bay leaf and remove and discard the stems and seeds of the chiles.

Place the softened chiles in a food processor with the orange and pineapple juices, vinegar, cinnamon, sea salt, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic salt, oregano, achiote paste and half the onion. Puree until smooth.

Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag, add the meat and toss to coat. Refrigerate 24 hours.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place half the pineapple in an even layer in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the pork on top, followed by the remaining pineapple and the remaining sliced onion. Cover with foil and roast until meat breaks apart with a fork, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove the meat from the pan, discard the pineapple and set aside the pan juices.

Put the meat on a rack in a baking pan, baste it with the pan juices and place under the broiler to crisp the edges of the meat, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook for a few more minutes.

Remove the meat from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle, then, with a fork, shred and pull it apart and place on a serving platter. Spoon pan juices over to moisten. Serve with corn tortillas and condiments, allowing everyone to make their own tacos.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Each serving: 591 calories; 1,195 mg. sodium; 174 mg. cholesterol; 42 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 69 grams carbohydrates; 46 grams protein; 1 gram fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 06-04-2003

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