If you can’t find them or simply want a one-click option, then you can Amazon-it. Many produce stores such as Sprouts and Whole Foods also carry packages of dried Guajillo chiles. The Guajillo chiles add wonderfully complex flavor to our Al Pastor marinade but our Al Pastor Kabobs are far from spicy, simply flavorful.ĭried Guajillo chiles can be found at any Mexican market as well as many grocery stores (and almost all super Walmarts) in either the Mexican aisle or produce section. Guajillo chiles are dried chiles from the mirasol chili, and are considered medium heat with a rating 2,500 to 5,000 on the Scoville scale in comparison with the jalapeño which can reach 8,000 SHU. We enhance this smokiness by adding our guajillo chiles to a hot skillet and and toasting them until blistered in spots and fragrant, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Guajillo chiles boast a sweet berry-toned heat (think cranberries) combined with a mild smokiness. Guajillo chiles belong to the holy trinity of chiles commonly used in Mexican cuisine and is essential to authentic Al Pastor. I’ve translated this roasting concept into over-the-grill skewers and couldn’t be more giddy about it! Serve these Al Pastor Kabobs with a side of Cilantro Lime Rice, Pina Colada Fruit Salad and authentic Churros and you will never need to dine out again! The Al Pastor is sliced off the spit-grilled meat to-order accompanied by chunks of fresh pineapple. The outside edges of the pork become beautifully crisp and caramelized while the inside remains splendidly juicy.

If you aren’t familiar with Al Pastor, (meaning “shepherd style” in Spanish), it is a popular pork dish in Central America in which pork is marinated in pineapple, chilies and spices then stacked and vertically roasted on a slowly turning spit with a pineapple on top which bathes the pork with its juices. (Update: I have since posted a Tacos al Pastor Recipe complete with a video!) What is Al Pastor? I will share all the recipes eventually, but for now, it’s all about D – these sensational Al Pastor Kabobs! The combo of pork, pineapple and veggies is magic and the the marinade is absolutely sensational – I wanted to drink the stuff – or at least put it on everything! I was THRILLED that the overwhelming response was D followed by A, B (nearly tied) then C. D) Al Pastor Kabobs (with pork, pineapple, onions and bell peppers).C) Steak,Potato Mushroom Kabobs (with potatoes, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers).B) Chipotle Maple Chicken Kabobs with (with bacon, potatoes, onions, bell peppers)⠀.A) Honey Mustard Chicken Kabobs (with bacon, potatoes, onions, bell peppers)⠀.Needless to say, an Al Pastor recipe has been on my bucket list for quite some time, so when I asked my awesome Instagram readers which kabob recipe they would rather have in time for the 4th: When we go out for Mexican food, I always look forward to chips, salsa, Mexican Rice and Tacos Al Pastor.

Mexican pork al pastor recipe