Cook the Book: Tacos Al Pastor with Roasted Pineapple-Habanero Chile Salsa

Ingredients

  • 40 dried guajillo chiles
  • 20 dried ancho chiles
  • 20 dried pasilla negro chiles
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 9 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seed, toasted and ground
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano, toasted and ground
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 6 ounces cola
  • 8 ounces Mexican beer
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 24 (5 1/2 inch)soft white corn tortillas, for serving
  • Caramelized diced pineapple (for garnish)
  • 1 pineapple (about 3 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch thick rings
  • 1 orange or red habanero, roasted, seeded and minced
  • 1 sweet red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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