Three delicious chicken tacos on a blue decorative plate, topped with fresh diced pineapple, pickled onions, and cilantro. A small bowl of additional pineapple sits nearby, accompanied by gold utensils and a yellow napkin, creating an inviting meal setting.
Kosher Salt Recipes

Tacos al Pastor

Everybody loves tacos. This savory, sweet and spicy recipe with Morton® Kosher Salt just takes the pineapple, onion and charred chicken flavor to must have – every taco Tuesday, or Wednesday, or Thursday, or…

-Choosing the Right Salt-

Hydrate guajillos in Morton® Coarse Kosher salted water because it dissolves quickly and will draw out the spicy flavors. Salt pineapple in Morton® Coarse Sea Salt for texture, and to bring out sweetness.
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Serves

5

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 2 chiles de arbol
  • 1 ea dried guajillo chiles, seeded and torn to pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled, chopped
  • 1 tsp achiote paste
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 cup pineapple, small diced
  • 10 3-4-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 cup pickled red pearl onion petals
  • 1 cup picked fresh cilantro, shocked in ice water
  • 1 pinch Morton® Coarse Sea Salt (about ½ teaspoon)

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

Boil one quart of water and Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt.  Soak chiles in a bowl with salted boiling hot water until chiles are softened, about 10 minutes; drain, but reserve some liquid, about 1 cup.

Step 2

Blend chiles, garlic, achiote, and cumin; add some reserved water back into mixture if needed to form a paste like texture. Pour vinegar and chile mixture into sauce pan and bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture becomes a thick paste. Season with Morton® Coarse Sea Salt.

Step 3

Rub chicken liberally with chile paste and place in an air tight bag under refrigeration for at least one hour.

Step 4

Heat grill to 400F. Grill chicken on both sides until an internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165F. Remove from heat and let rest 3-5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5

When ready to serve, grill tortillas lightly on both sides. Slice chicken into thin slices. Divide chicken onto corn tortillas and serve with onion, cilantro and pineapple.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
Morton Kosher Salt Flakes packaging, 48 oz (3 lb), featuring the brand logo and a graphic of a girl with an umbrella, highlighting trusted quality since 1848. Ideal for cooking and seasoning.

Kosher Salt Flakes 48 oz

Textured Salt To Enhance The Flavor In Any Dish.   Long enjoyed by chefs for its taste, texture and ease of use, Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is considered a fundamental ingredient that can be used to bring out the natural flavors of a wide variety of dishes. The coarse texture of Morton Kosher Salt makes it easy to grab and sprinkle just the perfect amount, allowing you to easily control the amount of salt you add to all your cooking. The compact flakes perfectly adhere to food for ideal flavor enhancement. Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is Kosher certified for use in preparing kosher meals.

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