Marinade Lab

Authentic Al Pastor Marinade Guide

Master a balanced achiote–pineapple adobo, nail tender pork, and plate tacos worthy of a Mexico City taquería.

Achiote forward [3] Pineapple tenderizer safe window 4–12h [2] Char + juicy edges [5]
Marinate 8–12 hrs
Cook 10–15 mins

Use canned pineapple juice to avoid mushy meat [3].

Ingredient Roles

Tender & Juicy Checklist

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    Marinade Workflow

    Flavor Controls

    Achiote + Pineapple + Smoke
    Achiote depth [1]
    Pineapple brightness [2]
    Smoke/char edge [5]

    Notes & Favorites

    Media: Images

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    Videos

    Taco Map (CDMX inspiration)

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    Sources

    1. Muy Delish – Tacos Al Pastor | Step by Step Recipe. Link
    2. Mexico In My Kitchen – How to Make Tacos al Pastor at Home. Link
    3. Stellanspice – Al Pastor. Link
    4. Tastes Better From Scratch – Tacos Al Pastor. Link
    5. Serious Eats – Homemade Tacos Al Pastor. Link
    6. SerpAPI Images – Google Images search “authentic tacos al pastor marinade pineapple achiote”.
    7. SerpAPI Videos – Google Videos search “tacos al pastor marinade achiote pineapple recipe”.