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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