Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor

By Chef John

4.6 / 5

30min

25min

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3 dried guajillo chilies seeds discarded
2 dried pasilla chiles seeds discarded
1 cup boiling water or as needed to cover
2 pork tenderloins membranes (silver skin) removed
¾ cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or as needed
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
16 corn tortillas (6 inch)
16 slices Monterey Jack cheese divided
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups shredded cabbage divided
½ cup roasted tomato salsa divided
1 large jalapeno pepper thinly sliced - or to taste