Meal Kit

Al Pastor-Style Pork Tacos

with pineapple

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies

Al pastor is the result of some beautiful cultural collision; Lebanese immigrants came to Mexico and shared their roasting-meat-on-a-spit ways. The Mexicans brought in their seasonings and the pineapple, and the deliciousness of al pastor was born. We've hewed pretty close to tradition here, filling our tacos with pineapple, lime-marinated shallot, and a spicy chipotle seasoning in the pork. The melding of new and old, tradition and innovation… culinary magic at its finest. Tip: Get your best zest: use the small holes of the grater, and press into it until the colored skin comes off. Zest as little of the white beneath as possible; the white is called pith and is quite bitter.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Pork
  • Info
    6 Small Flour Tortillas
  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • 3 oz. Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • 2 tsp. Chipotle Seasoning
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    690
  • Carbohydrates
    60g
  • Net Carbs
    55g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    34g
  • Sodium
    1710mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using 20 oz. ground pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground pork, working in batches if necessary.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 2, breaking up meat until no pink remains and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.

  • If using steak strips, spread into a single layer, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 2, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  • If using Impossible Burger, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 2, breaking up burger until heated through, 4-6 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients and Marinate Shallot

    Zest lime, halve, and juice.

    Halve and peel shallot. Cut into thin strips.

    In a mixing bowl, combine shallot strips, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside, at least 10 minutes, stirring a couple times to marinate evenly.

    While shallot marinates, cut pineapple chunks into small pieces.

    Mince garlic.

    Stem poblano pepper, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.

  2. 2

    Start the Filling

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil, ground pork, 1/4 tsp. salt, and seasoning blend to hot pan. Stir often, breaking up meat, until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 6-8 minutes.

    Add garlic and cook until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.

    Transfer pork to a plate. Keep pan on burner and raise heat to medium-high.

  3. 3

    Finish the Filling

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil, poblano pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until softened, 3-4 minutes.

    Add ground pork, tomato paste, a pinch of salt, and pineapple chunks. Stir occasionally until tomato paste coats pork, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner and stir in 1 tsp. lime zest (reserve remaining for garnish).

  4. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.

    Alternatively, place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, one at a time, to hot, dry pan. Heat undisturbed, 30-45 seconds per side. Remove from pan.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with filling and garnishing with marinated shallot (to taste), crispy jalapeños (to taste), and remaining lime zest (to taste). Bon appétit!

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