Vegetarian Authentic Al Pastor Pork

Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Vegetarian Authentic Al Pastor Pork recipe, a plant-based twist on the traditional Mexican favorite! Featuring tender young green jackfruit as the perfect stand-in for pulled pork, this dish captures the smoky, sweet, and tangy essence of classic al pastor. The velvety marinade combines guajillo chilies, achiote paste, fresh pineapple, and zesty citrus for a bold flavor explosion that’s both hearty and refreshing. Cooked to perfection until caramelized and slightly crispy, the jackfruit is nestled in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, chopped onion, and a squeeze of lime. Ready in just over an hour, this vegan-friendly recipe is ideal for taco nights, satisfying both meat-lovers and vegetarians alike. Perfect for those craving authentic Mexican street food flavors without the meat!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans young green jackfruit (canned in water or brine)
• 1 cup pineapple, fresh or canned
• 4 units guajillo chilies, dried
• 2 tablespoons achiote paste
• 3 units garlic cloves
• 1 unit white onion, medium
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup orange juice, fresh
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 units corn tortillas
• 2 units lime wedges
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the jackfruit and use your hands or a fork to shred it into resemble pulled pork texture.

Step 2

Toast the dried guajillo chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until they become fragrant, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the soaked guajillo chilies (stems and seeds removed), pineapple, achiote paste, garlic cloves, half of the onion, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to make a marinade.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded jackfruit with the marinade, ensuring it's evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for better flavor development.

Step 5

Chop the remaining half of the onion and set aside.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the marinated jackfruit and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until it is slightly crispy and browned.

Step 7

Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or directly over a gas flame until pliable.

Step 8

Top each tortilla with a generous serving of the jackfruit mixture, some of the chopped onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your vegetarian Al Pastor-style tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1062.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	455.2

Total Fat 6.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3077.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268.6mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2039.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.0%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 77.4%