Name: Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 h
Total time: 9 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 0.5 (3 pound) boneless pork loin, or to taste; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, divided; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup orange juice; 1 small red onion, quartered; 0.25 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Mexico with our slow-cooker Tacos al Pastor. Succulent pork, infused with the sweet and smoky flavors of pineapple and chilies, transforms into a tender, mouthwatering filling. Served on warm corn tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and diced red onion, these tacos are a fiesta in every bite.

Follow The Directions

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Season the pork loin generously with salt and pepper. Place it in the slow cooker. (5 minutes)

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Step

In a blender, combine half of the crushed pineapple with the chicken broth, orange juice, quartered red onion, white vinegar, lime juice, chipotle pepper (and 1 teaspoon of its adobo sauce), minced garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder, and dried oregano. Puree until smooth. (10 minutes)

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Step

Pour the vibrant pineapple-chili mixture over the pork loin in the slow cooker. Add the remaining crushed pineapple and frozen corn. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily shredded. (8 hours)

05

Step

Once cooked, shred the pork directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Allow the shredded pork to warm in the sauce for an additional hour to absorb even more flavor. (1 hour)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider searing the pork loin in a hot pan before adding it to the slow cooker. This will create a beautiful crust and enhance the overall taste.
Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to your preference. If you prefer a milder flavor, use only half a pepper or remove the seeds.
Serve the Tacos al Pastor on warmed corn tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, diced red onion, a squeeze of lime juice, or a dollop of sour cream.

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Tacos al Pastor in the Slow Cooker

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