
Al Pastor Pork Burrito

One of the most popular street foods in Mexico, here irresistible Al Pastor-style pork is tucked into a tasty burrito! Chef Santiago's marinated pork butt is roasted until tender with the traditional pineapple for a tangy kick of sweetness. The tender pork is wrapped up in a soft flour tortilla with mozzarella cheese and traditional rice and refried beans, then served with a refreshing avocado crema to cool and balance everything.
Total Time
60 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients per serving
Jasmine Rice
1.5 ozChicken Base
0.02 ozUnsalted Butter
0.12 ozWater
2.25 ozCanola Oil
0.02 ozHass Avocado
0.77 ozAvocado Oil
0.05 ozLime Juice (Bottle)
0.05 ozCilantro
0.19 ozGarlic (Peeled)
0.02 ozPreparation
1. For Rice
Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the rice, stirring until lightly toasted. Add chicken base and water, bringing to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Avocado Cream
Blend avocado, avocado oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, onion, jalapeño, and tomatillo until smooth. Season with kosher salt to taste and set aside.
3. Pork Pastor
Rehydrate guajillo chiles in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend with achiote paste, garlic, onion, vinegar, oregano, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Marinate the pork shoulder in the mixture for at least 2 hours. Cook the marinated pork in a hot pan with canola oil until browned and fully cooked. Shred the pork and set aside.
4. Beans, Pinto, Refried
Sauté garlic, onion, jalapeño, and tomato in the oil blend until softened. Add pinto beans and cook until heated through. Mash the beans to your desired consistency and set aside.
5. Assembly
Warm the flour tortilla and spread the refried beans down the center. Layer with shredded pork, cooked rice, avocado cream, and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Add pineapple slices for a sweet twist. Roll the tortilla tightly, tucking in the sides to form a burrito. Serve with lime crema on the side.
Nutritional facts
Protein
45g
Carbs
96g
Calories
970kcal
Fat
44g
Reviews
4.3
Based on 20 reviews















