Tacos Al Pastor

• == FOR KEBABS ===
• 1 Ripe pineapple
• 1 md Onion
• 2 lb Cork shoulder; not too lean
• 3 tb Pure chili powder - (to 4 tbspns); preferably from
• Guajillo or de arbol chiles
• 1 tb Salt; or to taste
• 2 ts Ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 ts Ground cumin
• 5 Garlic cloves; minced
• 1/3 c Red wine vinegar
• == FOR TACOS ===
• 16 Corn tortillas -; (to 20)
• 2 c Finely shredded green cabbage -; (abt 1/4
• Head)
• 1/2 c Finely chopped onion
• 1/2 c Finely chopped cilantro
• 2 c Salsa; (preferably homemade)

Instructions

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   (Shepherd-style tacos with pork and pineapple).

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   To prepare and cook kebabs: Scrub, peel and core pineapple; cut into 8 lengthwise sections.

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   Cut each section crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices to obtain pieces that are about 1 1/2 inches wide and high and 1/2-inch thick.

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   Work over large bowl to catch juices.

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   You should have about 1/2 cup juice; set aside.

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   Set pineapple aside; save peelings.

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   Cut onion into 1 1/2-inch pieces; separate into layers.

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   Cut pork into pieces 1 1/2 inches square and 1/2-inch thick.

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   Transfer pork to bowl with reserved pineapple juice.

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    Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic and vinegar.

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    Add a few pieces pineapple rind.

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    Let pork marinate 30 minutes.

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    Preheat grill to high.

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    Skewer pork squares on wooden or metal skewers, alternating with pieces of pineapple and onion.

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    Grill pork until well done, 10 to 12 minutes total, turning to ensure even cooking.

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    Transfer meat to platter.

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    To assemble tacos: Warm tortillas on grill until soft and pliable, about 10 seconds per side.

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    Place cabbage in a serving bowl.

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    Combine onion and cilantro in another serving bowl; toss to mix.

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    To serve, have each diner un-skewer the meat in a tortilla. (Use the tortilla as a pot holder.) Garnish with cabbage, onion, cilantro and salsa; roll tortilla into a compact cylinder for eating.

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    Yield: 8 to 10 servings.