All about the pastor

The taco al pastor is one of the icons of Mexican street food, and it has a whole history and concept behind it. Today we want to tell you about what makes a perfect pastor, some interesting facts, and its origins. Here’s everything about the pastor. Origin It is known that the delicious taco al pastor has a distant origin. The most commonly used theory is that it was invented in the city of Puebla by Lebanese immigrants who came to Mexico. It was an adaptation of shawarma, an Arab dish that consists of portions of grilled meat with vegetables. Interesting Facts The iconic trompo is also an Arab inheritance, as they cook shawarma in the same vertical manner. It is believed that the real origin comes from the Ottoman Empire. There are versions of the taco al pastor in other countries like the Greek gyro and the Turkish döner kebap. The name “gringa” given to a taco al pastor with melted cheese derives from the use of flour tortillas. It is said that when the taqueros saw how the griddle burned or blistered the tortilla, it reminded them of very white skin under the sun. Structure of the Pastor A good taco al pastor is a marvel, and it reaches its highest expression when served with all its accompaniments, no more, no less: Corn tortilla Crispy al pastor pork (preferably grilled) Pineapple Raw onion Cilantro Lime Salt Preferred salsa Recipes If you and your family enjoy delicious pastor, here are three different versions, all delicious. Vegetarian Pastor: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/saludables/pastor-vegetariano Classic Tacos al Pastor: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/botanas/antojitos-mexicanos/tacos-al-pastor-mexicanos Tuna Tostadas al Pastor: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/pescados/atun/tostadas-de-atun-al-pastor