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Tacos al Pastor
2 (3 ounce) pork cutlets, trimmed of excess fat (may substitute boneless
center-cut pork chops)
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh pineapple juice
1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried pasilla or ancho chili pepper (may substitute
crushed red pepper flakes)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
3 grinds black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks, diced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium lime (about 1 tablespoon juice)
2 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Place each pork cutlet between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to a thickness
of about 1/8 inch.
Combine the vinegar, pineapple juice, smoked Spanish paprika, chili pepper, salt
and pepper in a large resealable plastic food storage bag; mix well, then add
the cutlets. Press the air out of the bag and seal; massage the marinade into
the meat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you make the salsa and warm the
tortillas.
Combine the diced pineapple, cilantro, chopped shallot and jalapeño pepper in a
small bowl. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lime into the bowl. Add salt to taste and
mix well.
Place a large skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until it is quite
hot. Spray the corn tortillas lightly on both sides with nonstick cooking oil
spray and place in the skillet to cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute; then use
tongs to turn them over and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the
tortillas are lightly spotted with brown. Transfer to a plate.
Increase the heat to medium-high. Remove the cutlets from the marinade, shaking
off any excess, and place in the heated skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then
turn them over and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned and just cooked
throughout. Turn off the heat and let the cutlets rest for a minute, then place
1 cutlet on each tortilla. Top each with pineapple salsa and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving, with salsa): 395 calories, 27 grams protein, 58
grams carbohydrates, 8 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 53 milligrams
cholesterol, 500 milligrams sodium, 5 grams dietary fiber
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