Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers Recipe
"With a special grill set-up, you can turn out top-notch al pastor in skewer form...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Pork:
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2 ancho chilies (40g), stemmed and seeded
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2 pasilla or guajillo chilies (15g), stemmed and seeded
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1/2 cup (120ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium store-bought broth
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2 teaspoons (10ml) vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon (2g) dried Mexican oregano
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1 teaspoon (3g) ground cumin
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1 tablespoon (12g) achiote powder or paste
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1 chipotle chili in adobo (15g), plus 2 teaspoons (10ml) adobo sauce
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1/4 cup (60ml) distilled white vinegar
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2 1/2 teaspoons (10g) kosher salt
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2 teaspoons (10g) sugar
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3 medium garlic cloves (15g)
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2 pounds (900g) pork butt, in one piece
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For the Skewers and Serving:
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1 small pineapple (around 2 pounds; 900g), peeled, cored, and cut into 1- by 1/4-inch pieces
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Lime wedges, for serving
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Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (optional)
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Salsa verde, for serving (optional)
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