These brothers make Oakland’s best Al Pastor tacos

Ingredients

• 500 g Carne Al Pastor (thinly sliced pork marinated in achiote and pineapple)
• 100 g Jamón (diced, preferably Mexican ham)
• 100 g Tocino (diced bacon, preferably streaky)
• 150 g Oaxaca Cheese (shredded; can use mozzarella as a substitute)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (green, seeded and sliced into strips)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing)
• 8 pieces Corn Tortillas (small, 6‑inch size; keep warm before serving)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 whole Lime (cut into wedges for serving)
• 2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep All Ingredients

   Slice the carne al pastor into bite‑size strips if not already sliced. Dice the jamón and tocino. Slice the onion thinly and cut the bell pepper into strips. Set the shredded cheese aside.

   Time: PT10M

2. Cook the Bacon

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat and add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add the diced tocino and fry until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Add the Pork

   Push the bacon to one side of the pan, add the carne al pastor and stir‑fry until the meat is browned and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

4. Combine Remaining Ingredients

   Add the diced jamón, sliced onion, and bell pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Melt the Cheese

   Sprinkle the shredded Oaxaca cheese over the mixture. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan for 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt fully.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Low

6. Warm the Tortillas

   While the cheese melts, warm the corn tortillas on a separate skillet or tortilla warmer over medium heat, 30 seconds per side, until pliable.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Assemble and Serve

   Spoon the hot alambre mixture onto each warm tortilla. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g