05/06/2026
Trust the Process 🌮
Taco Al Pastor—the kind of dedication that demands respect. It all starts with the marinade: guajillo chiles, achiote, pineapple, and spices that do best when grilled over a low heat. Days of prep work, careful layering of pork and fresh pineapple chunks stacked on that vertical spit, patience building with every step.
Then comes the cook. Low and slow, watching the edges char while that fat renders down. The pineapple caramelizes on the spit—golden, blistered, almost charred. Every shave off that spit is gold—crispy pork edges kissing tender, succulent meat. The pineapple juice running down, basting everything, adding sweetness to the smoke.
And how about those flavors? Smoke-kissed pork meeting bright citrus from the pineapple itself and deep chile complexity. Pineapple sweetness cutting through the umami-rich marinade. Charred fruit meeting charred meat. A little char, a little spice, a little magic.
This is what happens when you put in the work. When you respect the process and let fire do what it does best.
Who says you need a special occasion to cook like this? 🔥 The Traegerhood shows up for every Taco Tuesday.
