Al Pastor Tacos

This Al Pastor recipe, made using the Masterbuilt AutoIgnite, brings a smoky twist to the traditional dish. Marinated overnight in a blend of guajillo and ancho chilis, pineapple, and spices, the pork is slow-cooked to perfection. The consistent heat and ease of the AutoIgnite ensure perfectly tender and flavorful results, making it accessible for everyone, from beginners to experienced pitmasters.

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade

1. 01

   Toast the guajillo and ancho chilis in a dry skillet until aromatic, then remove seeds and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes. In a blender, combine the softened chilis with cumin, BBQ rub, Mexican oregano, pineapple, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice, and blend until smooth.

Marinade the Pork

2. 02

   Coat 3-4 lbs of pork shoulder or pork butt with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to absorb.

Preheat the Smoker

3. 03

   Preheat your Masterbuilt smoker to 300°F using cherry wood for smoke. While preheating, rub the marinated pork with Gravestones Spicy SPG Rub and a second layer of BBQ rub.

Smoke the Pork

4. 04

   Place the pork in the smoker and smoke at 300°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 180°F.

Make the Basting Sauce

5. 05

   In a blender, combine chicken stock, chipotle peppers, chipotle sauce, lime juice, chopped onion, and pineapple, and blend until the sauce is thick.

Baste the Pork

6. 06

   When the pork reaches 180°F, begin basting with the sauce. Continue basting every 10°F until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 200°F.

Finish and Serve

7. 07

   Remove the pork from the smoker, let it rest for 10 minutes, then chop it into small pieces. Serve in flour tortillas with chopped onions and pineapple.