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A variety of the dish uses a combination of Middle Eastern spices and indigenous central Mexican ingredients and is called tacos árabes. [4] History [ edit ] El Pastor was supposed to be the little taco restaurant that would finally show us Londoners what real tacos are, especially because the guys behind it have heavy hitters like Barrafina and Quo Vadis on their CV. It is believed that the Mexican Al pastor originated from the Arab’s shawarma grilled meats. Having been derived from such a cooking style, tacos al pastor is similar to the Turkish döner kebab and Greek gyros. However, the Mexican meats made in this style can commonly be found in dishes such as gringas, alambres, and huaraches. Preparation As you might already guess, tacos al pastor is made of al pastor meat or pork shoulder. In fact, there are some places where the term “al pastor” and “tacos al pastor” are synonymous with each other. It wasn’t until cooking styles such as burritos and quesadillas were introduced when the synonymous definition lost its meaning. Earlier in the month, EP’s co-founder @senor_pastor, joined host @Dan.Saladino and fellow mezcal enthusiasts @santiagolas and @matthias.ingelmann on an episode of @bbcfoodprog, Mezcal: A Beginners Guide, exploring the diverse world of agave spirits, the promotion of biodiversity and more.

Al pastor is the staple of a premier Mexican restaurant. Because of its cooking method, many Mexican restaurants can’t support the required trompo, so they have to make do with over or pan-fried, making the pork chewy and tasteless.

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The only surprise is how long it’s taken the Harts to do a Mexican restaurant, given their associations with the country. Sam Hart and Crispin Somerville, his business partner here, lived between them for 15 years in Mexico City, running nightclubs. They know this food. The problem is that, until recently, London didn’t. There were doubts about Mexican food being a blunt object. Wasn’t it all mushed avocado and chilli and vinegary notes, wrapped up in flatbreads with ambitions above their station? I was on the banks of the river outside Acapulco, in a town called Pie de la Cuesta, and the restaurant was called Donde Polita – Polita’s Place. She was about 75, and would cook this amazing grilled fish and then the mezcal would come out of a plastic jerry can. It had a sort of sweetness, a fiery strength and an almost spiritual high that could be attained from drinking lots of it.’

Sterling, David (26 April 2016). "The Lebanese Connection, Yucatan: A Culinary Expedition". Archived from the original on 26 April 2016 . Retrieved 12 July 2022. Hursh Graber, Karen (2006). "Wrap It Up: A Guide to Mexican Street Tacos Part II: Nighttime Tacos". mexconnect.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-29 . Retrieved 29 January 2022. Grill tortillas until soft and beginning to char, about 30 seconds per side. Slice pork against the grain into ¼” strips. Top each tortilla with a few pieces of pork and some pineapple salsa. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

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That said, if it’s the pastor pork you’re after, do get the ‘gringa’ quesadilla. A quarter slice of a large tortilla, it’s served ‘open-faced’, with a messy tumble of meat, melted cheese, coriander and salsa. Every bite brings sweet, salt, fire, squidge and crunch. It’s dirty. It’s delicious. As mentioned previously, a boneless pork shoulder is slow-cooked on a vertical spit-roast. However, before the cooking even begins, it is marinated in a number of staple Mexican ingredients such as dried chilies, spices, pineapple, and typically achiote paste. The meat is then slow-cooked in a vertical spit-roast that is called a trompo under charcoal of gas flames. If you’ve gone to a small authentic Greek restaurant, you’ve likely seen them cut slices of lamb meat off of a trompo. While we won’t blame you if you don’t have a trompo hanging around in your kitchen, you can still enjoy tacos that are cooked in a similar style to Al pastor. What makes Tacos Al Pastor delicious is the marinade and slow cook time of the pork. Try this recipe by BonAppetit for a similar Al Pastor experience! Al pastor is similarly prepared, but it is served with different ingredients. Ingredients such as guajillo chili, garlic, cumin, clove, bay leaf, and vinegar are commonly cooked into or served with al pastor meat. Unlike its lamb brother, pork shoulder has a mild flavor and requires stronger ingredients to complement it. The slow-cooked nature of al pastor makes it a great carrier for stronger seasonings as it compliments them. Authentic Mexican Food Thankfully we’re here to explain to you exactly what Al Pastor meat is… and why you should try it asap! What is Al Pastor?

In a segment of the episode, Crispin, Santiago and Matthias taste through a flight of mezcals and describe the breakthrough sip that made them fall in love with mezcal in the first place.

So why all the fuss? Well, El Pastor comes from the Hart Brothers (Sam and Eddie, of Barrafina fame, plus, for the first time, little bro James) alongside ex A&R man Crispin Somerville: he and Sam were mates at Manchester Uni, and they later ran a Mexico City restaurant and club together. And, my oh my, do these guys know how to throw a fiesta.