# Trompo Al Pastor

A delicious and quick homemade trompo al pastor recipe, something so good that you won't want to go to a taco spot anymore.

- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 lbs thin sliced pork shoulder
- 8 New Mexico chile pods
- 1 Chile ancho
- 0.5 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 oz achiote paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp white vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- pineapple

## Instructions

1. Fry the New Mexico chile pods, chile ancho, some onion, and some garlic in a pan with oil.
2. Once everything is ready, add the fried ingredients to a blender.
3. Add pineapple, seasoning, pineapple juice, oil, and vinegar to the blender.
4. Blend all ingredients until a smooth sauce is formed.
5. Marinate thin slices of pork shoulder with the prepared sauce, ensuring each piece is covered.
6. Let the marinated pork sit for about 3 to 4 hours.
7. Start building the trompo by layering marinated pork slices onto a pineapple base on a trompo spit, adding pineapple in between the meat layers for extra flavor.
8. Cover the trompo with aluminum foil.
9. Place the covered trompo in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 3 hours.
10. Once cooked, remove the foil and slice the al pastor meat directly onto tortillas.
11. Serve the tacos with desired toppings like cilantro, onion, lime, and salsa.

## Equipment

- pan
- tongs
- blender
- plate
- basting brush
- trompo spit
- aluminum foil
- oven

## Tips

- Marinate the meat for about 3-4 hours to ensure flavor absorption.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLqRXynhDBr/?igsh=MWc0Z3FyZmM0ZW5jbg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/aabe6c07-c1a1-46ec-8321-d993d8800db8
- Extracted: 2025-10-27

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