El Torito Adobo Al Pastor Sauce

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 5
El Torito Adobo Al Pastor Sauce Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup pineapple juice
4 tomatoes
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
4 green onions
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 dried guajillo chilies
6 japone chiles
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 clove fresh garlic
ground cumin , to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup salad oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
134
Sugar
9g
Fat
12g
El Torito Adobo Al Pastor Sauce is a traditional Mexican sauce that is fantastic with a variety of dishes. This recipe packs a flavorful punch, with a mixture of sweet pineapple juice, tangy tomatoes, and spicy chilies bringing a perfect balance of acidity and heat. The red wine vinegar adds some acidity, which makes it ideal as a marinade or finishing sauce to many Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, and grilled meat.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, tomatoes, yellow onion, green onions, cilantro, guajillo and Japone chilies, salt, white pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano.
2.Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
3.Simmer the sauce, covered, for 15 minutes.
4.Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
5.Working in batches, puree the sauce in a blender until smooth.
6.Return the pureed sauce to the pan and stir in the red wine vinegar and salad oil.
7.Cook the sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes.

PROS

El Torito Adobo Al Pastor Sauce is a great accompaniment for many Mexican dishes and suitable for vegetarians.

This recipe has rich flavors and a slightly spicy taste, which elevates any dish it is paired with.

CONS

This recipe is not recommended for people who can’t tolerate spicy food.

It is relatively high in calories due to the oil content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce is rich in vitamins A, C, K and other nutrients.
Tomatoes and pineapple in the recipe are high in antioxidants and beneficial to fight inflammation.
The chilies have capsaicin, which may help prevent chronic diseases like arthritis and heart disease.

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