Low Carb Grilled Al Pastor Recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

240 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 2 dried guajillo chiles (stemmed)
  • 2 garlic clove
  • ½ white onion (roughly chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 cloves
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 blacks peppercorn
  • 1 pound trimmed pork shoulder (cut into .5 inches thick slices)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

4 fluid ounce

Carbohydrates

4
g

Protein

31
g

Fat

16
g

Calories

290

Sometimes you simply desire the traditional taste of grilled al pastor. Thankfully, with our straightforward low carb grilled al pastor, you can enjoy the scrumptious taste you know and love, all while maintaining your low-carb lifestyle! After you make this uncomplicated recipe for low carb grilled al pastor with a few ingredients, you’ll always want more.

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, add 2 cups water along with the chiles, garlic, onion, oregano, clove, cinnamon, and peppercorns.
  2. Add a big pinch of salt.
  3. Bring everything to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer and cook 15 more minutes.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool and then transfer it to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  5. Strain and season with salt to taste.
  6. Pour it into a zip-top bag and add the meat.
  7. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  8. Preheat grill to direct, high heat.
  9. Remove the meat from the marinade and grill until well seared and charred on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  10. Allow the pork to rest 5 minutes before serving.