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Easy Tacos al Pastor with Tomatillo and Chipotle Salsa
serves 2-4

1 pound pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 can chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 pineapple, peeled and sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled
4 tomatillas, husk removed and sliced in half
Salt
12 tortillas

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillos cut side
down and toss in the garlic cloves. Cook for about 3 minutes, and
then flip everything and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer
ingredients to a blender or food processor. Add two of the chilies
in adobo. Puree mixture until very smooth. Season with salt to
taste. Then transfer to the fridge to cool while making the tacos.

Puree the remaining chipotle chiles along with the adobo sauce in
a blender or food processor. Thin out the puree with a splash of
water if it is too thick. Brush this onto the pork.

Set a large grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss on the
meat, onions, and pineapple. Cook the meat for about 2-3 minutes a
side. Cook the onions and pineapple, turning occasionally, until
they are soft, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer everything to a cutting
board.

Chop everything into little 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a large
bowl and toss together, seasoning with salt to taste. Serve with
tortillas and the salsa.

Printable version: tacos-pastor04.txt.