🌮 5 Ways to Make Authentic Al Pastor at Home

🌮 5 Ways to Make Authentic Al Pastor at Home

Love authentic Mexican Al Pastor? With Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning, you can recreate the bold, smoky, sweet and savoury flavours of traditional Mexican street food from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're making tacos, burritos, loaded fries or cooking on a MeatSpike, these easy recipes will help you make restaurant-quality Al Pastor every time.

Our premium Al Pastor Seasoning is perfect for pork, chicken and turkey, making it one of the most versatile Mexican spice blends you'll have in your kitchen.


Each Recipe Uses

  • 500g pork shoulder, pork loin or chicken thigh
  • 2 tbsp Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning
  • 100ml pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Marinate for at least 2 hours for the best flavour. Overnight is even better.

Serve With

  • Corn or flour tortillas
  • Grilled pineapple
  • Fresh coriander
  • Diced white onion
  • Lime wedges
  • Salsa Verde or Salsa Roja

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🔥 1. Oven-Baked Al Pastor

Ingredients

  • 500g pork shoulder or chicken thigh, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning
  • 100ml pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

  1. Mix the seasoning with the pineapple juice and oil.
  2. Coat the meat thoroughly.
  3. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Spread evenly onto a baking tray.
  5. Bake at 220°C (200°C Fan) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.
  6. Finish under the grill for 3–5 minutes to caramelise the edges.

Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and rice bowls.


🍳 2. Pan-Fried Al Pastor

Ingredients

  • 500g pork or chicken
  • 2 tbsp Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning
  • 100ml pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients.
  2. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Serve in tacos, wraps or loaded fries.


🌬️ 3. Air Fryer Al Pastor

Ingredients

  • 500g pork or chicken
  • 2 tbsp Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning
  • 100ml pineapple juice

Method

  1. Marinate the meat.
  2. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook at 190°C for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Crispy on the outside.

Juicy on the inside.

Perfect every time.


🔥 4. BBQ Al Pastor Skewers

Ingredients

  • 500g pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning
  • 100ml pineapple juice
  • Metal or wooden skewers

Method

  1. Marinate the pork.
  2. Thread onto skewers, alternating with pineapple chunks if desired.
  3. Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly.

The perfect summer BBQ recipe with authentic Mexican flavour.


🗡️ 5. MeatSpike Al Pastor

Ingredients

  • 500g thinly sliced pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning
  • 100ml pineapple juice
  • Baharat MeatSpike®

Method

  1. Marinate the pork for at least 2 hours.
  2. Layer tightly onto your MeatSpike.
  3. Place half a pineapple on top for authentic Al Pastor flavour.
  4. Cook at 180°C for 45–60 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Slice thinly from the outside as it cooks, just like a traditional Mexican taqueria.

Serve in warm tortillas with grilled pineapple, diced onion, coriander and fresh lime.


Why You'll Love Baharat Al Pastor Seasoning

✔ Authentic Mexican-inspired flavour
✔ Perfect for pork, chicken and turkey
✔ Great for BBQs, ovens and air fryers
✔ No MSG
✔ No Artificial Preservatives
✔ Restaurant-quality results at home
✔ Makes approximately 15 servings per jar


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