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Grilled Al Pastor and Avocado
Mexican Free recipe

Grilled Al Pastor and Avocado

★★★★★ 4.5 (163 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Al Pastor and Avocado, bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
17 min
Cook
21 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb al pastor
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 lb fresh cilantro
  • a pinch lime
  • 4 oz ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the al pastor dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the al pastor, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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