Al Pastor Pork Burrito Bowl
This modern reimagining of a Mexican classic features succulent pork shoulder marinated in pineapple juice and adobo, cooked to perfection then served up in the form of a burrito bowl. The pork sits atop a bed of hearty black beans, fragrant basmati rice, topped with a medley of fresh ingredients like onions, lime, cilantro, and homemade tomatillo salsa. A touch of Guajillo chile in the pork brings that perfect hint of smoky heat to keep you coming back for more.
Total Time
60 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients per serving
Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless
7.00 ozDried Guajillo Chile Pepper
0.05 ozApple Cider Vinegar
0.50 ozGarlic, Peeled
1.00 cloveGround Cumin
0.01 ozWhole Clove Spice
0.01 ozPineapple Juice
2.00 ozYellow Onion (sliced)
0.50 ozOil (75% Canola, 25% Olive)
0.10 ozKosher Salt
0.01 ozPreparation
1. Prepare the Marinade
Soak dried guajillo chile in hot water for 10 minutes. Blend guajillo chile, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cumin, clove, and pineapple juice until smooth.
2. Marinate the Pork
Slice the pork shoulder into thin strips. Toss the pork with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
3. Cook the Pork
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork and cook until caramelized and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
4. Tomatillo Salsa
Roast tomatillos and jalapeño on a hot skillet until charred. Blend with cilantro and salt until smooth.
5. Mexican Rice
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until softened. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Stir in chicken base, salt, and water. Cover and cook until rice is tender.
6. Black Beans
Sauté diced onion in oil until translucent. Add canned black beans, salt, and a splash of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Sauteed Yellow Onion
Sauté yellow onion in a pan with a drizzle of oil until softened.
8. Assembly
Plate the Carne al Pastor with Mexican rice and black beans. Drizzle tomatillo salsa over the pork. Garnish with fresh lime wedges, diced onion, and cilantro.
Nutritional facts
Protein
44g
Carbs
69g
Calories
710kcal
Fat
28g
Reviews
4.3
Based on 20 reviews
10/10/26
Mexican
