Shepherd-Style Spicy Pork Tacos (Tacos al Pastor)

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With pork of a glistening, deep red hue, flecks of golden pineapple, bits of diced onion, a crown of cilantro leaves, and a flavor that’s as rich as it gets, tacos al pastor might be most regal of all tacos. Can they be made at home or are they best left to the expertise of taquerías?

SERVES 4 to 6

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We chose pork shoulder for our tacos al pastor recipe because with long cooking it turns succulent and tender, and is easy to shred into bits for filling tacos. In lieu of spit-roasting, we decided to cook the pork in the oven at 350 degree...

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