INSANELY DELICIOUS AND JUICY TACOS AL PASTOR AT HOME! | SAM THE COOKING GUY

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▪️It's time for a challenge - that means Tacos al Pastor at home! Just wait till you see this...
00:00 Intro
1:39 OLIPOP Ad
3:39 Seeding dried peppers
4:44 Soaking peppers
5:00 Cutting pork
5:56 Making the marinade
7:37 Marinating pork
9:34 Slicing pineapple & building
12:03 Smoking
12:28 Making tomatillo salsa
14:55 Making corn tortillas
16:52 Pork reveal
17:10 Building
18:25 First Bite
18:51 Outro
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🔴 INGREDIENTS...
➔ Fresh Pineapple
⭕️ FOR THE MARINADE...
➔ Dried Guajillo Peppers
➔ Dried Ancho Peppers
➔ Hot Water
➔ Garlic
➔ Yellow Onion
➔ Orange Juice
➔ Pineapple Juice
➔ Cumin
➔ Oregano
➔ Smoked Paprika
➔ Salt
➔ Pepper
➔ Achiote
⭕️ FOR THE MEAT...
➔ Boneless Pork Shoulder
⭕️ FOR THE SALSA...
➔ Tomatillos
➔ Jalapeños
➔ Yellow Onion
➔ Garlic
➔ Cilantro
➔ Avocado Oil
⭕️ FOR THE TORTILLAS....
➔ Ground Corn
➔ Hot Water
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We really just have one goal - to make your food life better. Ok that, and be entertained at the same time. And have you learn a few things along the way. So let’s make it 3 goals then.
If you only want the steps to make something, like those vids shot from above with no people, no conversation no nuthin - then we are absolutely not for you. But if you wanna a little fun while you learn, then this is the place.
Cooking doesn’t have to be hard, it just has to be delicious.
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THANK YOU ❗️

[@alonsoroman4907]

Try "finishing" the salsa. After blending it, cook it in a pan or something and let it boil for 5 to 10 mins. It will mix perfectly the flavors and make them taste more unified. HUGE difference.

[@MSTR-DTH23]

Gonna try this technique

[@timtyndall4025]

Even with the roasting?

[@danielwells50]

Great advice! We do this in the restaurant I work in. Definitely blends the flavors together well.

[@alonsoroman4907]

@@timtyndall4025 yes sir. Also when roasting tomatillos it’s important to stop before the skin is all burnt or they will sour

[@timtyndall4025]

@@alonsoroman4907 cool. I’ve never made tomatillo salsa before. I figured it would be 1 or the other🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jacobwhiting4847]

Sammo, I discovered your channel a couple months ago and I have been getting caught up with like 3 episodes daily. I. Can’t. Get. Enough. Your cooking style and jokes remind me of my dad who I’ve seen very little of throughout the pandemic, so thank you for bringing me some joy dude.

[@jdowfleetwood]

If you ever come to San Diego he has a couple awesome restaurants in Little Italy.

[@myjewelry4u]

The whole family loves your birria tacos, this is going on my list, I have everything needed (gotta move my pork shoulder to the fridge, it’s currently frozen)

[@cjaldrich1]

Thank you for becoming my favorite KZbin channel. You seriously keep me motivated to push myself in the kitchen. My family thanks you for that too!

[@rgober60]

Okay, I'm a little old ( past 60 ) white Southern lady. ......never heard of all this. But it looks good 👍 That's why I watch you Sam, to get new things. I'm sure there's alot I've never heard of just because I'm stuck in my old safe rutt...Thanks guys...you've given me alot of ideas over the past year to try. Keep up the good work young men.👍👍👍👍👍

[@DRAUGRactual]

these are my go to tacos if you go to authentic mexican restaurants, or if you're lucky enough to find a texmex style food truck, during a fair, or if you live near a city. here in missouri they sometimes have BBQ smokers outside of gas stations or grocery stores dong stuff like this.

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

Mexicans call it a trompo....Mediterranean’s call it schwarma....

[@Kasper623]

I’ve waited years to see this video! Can’t wait. Seriously inspired me to give it a try again after my first fail. Thank you Sam.

[@katieb.4255]

My husband has been watching your videos for a long time. He’s a huge fan! It is now our nightly routine to watch your latest video before bed. Super excited about the holiday giveaways. ☺️. Everything in your shop is on his wish list.

[@harrisonbergeron9764]

"Within the Grasp of Do-ability" - Sounds like Closing Time when I was in my 20's

[@robm5425]

Nice

[@RickJames-wf2rm]

Bravo sir 👏

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

I followed your recipe as far as ingredients go, other than adding an eighth of a cup of white vinegar to the marinade. I cooked mine in my instant pot on high pressure for one hour and ten minutes. Then I saved some of the rendered fat from the top to dip my tortillas in like you did in your Birria video! I reduced the remaining sauce left over in the pressure cooker and basted my shredded meat and then put it under the broiler for a little bit. This is the best recipe I have made in a long while, Sam. Thank you for the mind blow, the family is stoked!

[@kriswhitaker7214]

I'm not gonna lie. I just had a foodgasm watching you cut that off the "rotisserie". Insanely juicy and I can't wait to make it! Thanks Sam! And Max and Chance!

[@roflmaowen4730]

Oh man oh man oh man, I need to try this. I love when you do things on the PBC, it is by far one of my favorite cookers. Thanks for all the inspiration and creativity, Sam and crew!

[@TheSanto1439]

This is one of my favorites! I can't wait to try to cook it this way!!!

[@seanwilks7712]

Every single time I watch one of your vids I end up with the mouth sweats...we are definitely doing these for dinner tomorrow!

[@EzeAsuoha]

Update?

[@seanwilks7712]

@@EzeAsuoha we have had these 5 or 6 times and they are better every time!

[@royjumonville7026]

Sam, since it's getting to be winter time, can you do a special with maybe 3 or 4 of your favorite crock pot dishes?

[@mtvclipz4778]

He doesn’t seem like the type to use a crock pot 😂

[@royjumonville7026]

@@mtvclipz4778 worth a shot! "Set it and forget it!"

[@webdev217]

@@royjumonville7026 wouldn't be much of a show.

[@scottheroy9605]

Looks so good. I never tire of watching this channel. Thank you all.

[@jakeandaya3340]

That looks ridiculously tasty. I know what this weekend's cooking project looks like. Thanks Sam & the boys!

[@4stringsdave]

Perfect timing! Was just trying to think of what to do tomorrow.

[@seotenin]

I’ve made these They are amazing My favorite tacos

[@joee5081]

Just loving the variety the last couple of weeks. Some very interesting food ideas. I will be in San Diego next weekend and you know I will have to stop at one of Sam's restaurants. That is the plan and looking forward to it.

[@massive2171]

That looks amazing, I am hungry again. Thanks Sam, now I am looking for a barrel to cook this.

[@terrymoore4933]

Can’t wait for the giveaways, we love Sam and crew!

[@joshv246]

Sam: looks fantastic and definitely planning to make it. BUT, where’s the limes?! Squeeze a lime in the Salsa and then a little squeeze of lime on top of the tacos.

[@tybarkley]

Wow! I just bought some premade al pastor at my international market. It’s really good and awesome for a weeknight, but this looks SOOOOO much better! I’ll have to try it soon. Thanks guys. Love to y’all from Memphis!

[@michellegibbs2065]

You always have the greatest recipes, and I am always starving after watching! Thanks SAM! Amazing

[@TruthSeekerNC]

Sam's reaction to the sauce was priceless. When such a seasoned cook surprises themselves by how great it taste it makes a little home cook like me not feel quite as amateurish. 😁

[@VannieEats]

Al pastor is my fave! This looks so good 😍

[@elmike72]

Sam, I literally just ordered these dam sodas. You said they're delicious, $30 later. If they're not good!? I'm unsubscribing! Nah, jk. Lol coooome on baby!

[@DungTran-li2wn]

so do you!

[@elmike72]

@@DungTran-li2wn just ordered them last night. Will update soon.

[@elmike72]

Hey man, they're wack! And overpriced. Def not worth at all! And for $30.

[@DungTran-li2wn]

@@elmike72 Thanks for the update. They didn't look too promising in the advert.

[@stephaniesmith7260]

This looks so good! Al Pastor tacos are the best 🌮 I’m going to try this, but in the oven since I don’t have a smoker.

[@revalfresh]

Just discovered your channel. This video is awesome. I just learned to make three of my favorites things. I cant wait to try this. All three!

[@timgearinjr9962]

Love the “Sam-gasm ‘ face when Sam try’s his dishes !

[@SShev]

My neighbors did this one day and had the whole neighborhood smelling delicious. Made me jealous 😩😂

[@gigasworm]

I gotta try that. I have never seen this recipe before. Thanks for another great idea.

[@RyanHull76]

Another winner! Thanks for these. Always an opportunity to let the kids help out with making dinner.

[@BlessedbytheKingofKings]

You did it again Sam just in time for the weekend yummy

[@RecruiterGK]

Can’t wait to do this on my PBC. They also make a hanging skewer that would make this a lot easier. Either way still got it done! Thanks again for a great recipe of one of my favs!

[@lucasbailey7714]

Looks amazing thank you for the instructional videos

[@mistine13]

Oh my goodness this looks amazing!! I don’t have a smoker but definitely will give it a try in the oven

[@4dstellatedhypercube558]

damn sam you've been thinking about the vertical rotisserie lately like I have, you should do Shawarma next!

[@trickyplays240]

It’s 1pm and I haven’t eaten… this is my food

[@zombloog1763]

Where do you live?

[@trickyplays240]

@@zombloog1763 In a cardboard box 📦

[@djsolegit]

Yup, I get sustenance from these videos

[@WoeWoeWoe]

Friday is fasting day

[@jeremyhoward4471]

This was on my to cook list! Thank you so much for making it! Great job. You can also buy the Trompo King and use it on the kamado style grills to make this.

[@sharonhudson6768]

Making my marinade tomorrow! I found a spike on Amazon to use in my oven so we will be having this meal on Saturday, CANNOT wait!

[@tabythanarovich398]

Oh my gawd Sam, I love your shirts. Especially this one you'r wearing today :) I wish I had a cool cooking system like that. I'll come up with a different way to make this mouth watering food

[@terrinewell3044]

I would love to win something from you! Not because I need free stuff, but because it would be such a rush to have something from you. I love watching your videos both for the food and for the interaction of the three of you. It always makes me smile. From one Canadian to another....

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Reuse the seeds, i plant them and have peppers year round. Drying your own peppers is simple! If you live in a dry climate, build a simple wood structure & cover with screen to keep the bugs away. Just make sure it has plenty of ventilation. All sides should be screen. Use disposable gloves. I toast the peppers before rehydrating, I learned to add 1/2 of a toasted cinnamon stick & 4 cloves to the blender in the sauce. It really takes the flavor to the next level.

[@jakeblackshear6760]

Thanks for making this video. I’ll be making this tomorrow.

[@lofnouk]

"Thick, rich and amazing." Sounds like Sam has been reading dating profiles again.

[@DJMarcO138]

I almost laughed at you for saying it was getting cold out, because I live in Texas now. Then I remembered that when the Marine layer disappears over coastal CA that it does in fact get kinda damn chilly. For the record, CA is way better than TX.

[@timtyndall4025]

If you like communism

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

"For the record, CA is way better than TX." That explains your name.

[@DJMarcO138]

@@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 take that magabilly trash talk elsewhere, manbaby.

[@DJMarcO138]

@@timtyndall4025 demonstrate specific policies in CA that are Communist...go ahead, I'll wait.

[@BloomsIZG]

@@DJMarcO138 I’ve never been to Either State but I’ll tell you, here in Pennsylvania it was windy and rainy as yesterday on top of a low of 48 degrees. Which to some ain’t that cold but when my ass waltz out the house with shorts on you definitely feel the weather more. Stay warm fella

[@JoshuaKuntz57]

I had an Air Fryer with a rotisserie in it, and Al Pastor was the best thing that ever came out of that thing! This recipe sounds amazing

[@reneegalloway2879]

You guys are awesome! I love watching, My husband is going to love these

[@kendavis8046]

I'll raise my hand for any of the Christmas gifts! I should win because I am old. And decrepit. Oh, and retired. And a handyman as well! And doing my best today to find an internal drip that led to an error code (E15 on a Bosch) on our dishwasher. And I always give Sam the Cooking guy a thumb up! Lastly, I actually like to cook. There's my story, your honor!

[@MrBadAssBBQ]

As Sam was talking about the taco going in his mouth in about 4 seconds I'm yelling at the screen, 'the pineapple Sam, the pineapple!' Surprise the hell out of me Sam heard me and got the pineapple just in time. You're welcome Sam!

[@sewrealcraftygirl3940]

😂 same! I was about to post comment as I was yelling at the screen and then he remembered

[@sewrealcraftygirl3940]

You’ve done it again Sam! My friend and I made these on his Traeger and they were insanely good!!! Marinade flavors were on point and I felt like I was transported back to Playa Del Carmen! 👍🏻

[@nancyrothstein4628]

This looks delicious....I'll have to get brave and give it a go. I have been drooling over your outdoor kitchen forever....my dream.

[@jamessam1930]

“It’s like cream soda without the sugar” that could be the worst endorsement of all time.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

And it's $35 for a TWELVE pack.

[@danielmartinez4410]

@@Doctors_TARDIS lmao, I went to check it out and left in a hurry

[@Mark_McC]

Sam: “All my planning for size has gone out the window…”. Do i have to say it? Feels like I’m contractually obligated to say it. That’s what she said!

[@anthonybaker3992]

Been asking you to make this for a couple years now. Thank you so much!!!

[@scottdavidson6384]

Wow this might be one of the best things you've made. I gotta try this recipe! Keep crushing it Sam

[@brendakrieger7000]

Sounds wonderful! Happy Halloween🪦🕷💀👻👻🎃💜🕸🧡🖤🦉🦇

[@wha64]

That looks absolutely amazing. Gotta try it.

[@donnaelhard2905]

Oh man. That looks amazing. I can only imagine the smell let alone the flavors!

[@romanjimenez6551]

All this talk of WAP and goosh has got me genuinely hungry...pastor/trompo is my absolute favorite. Thanks Sam, Chance and Max.

[@DeputyHollywood]

Looks amazing. Must try this.

[@brianbaznik7794]

That was beyond Beautiful! Thanks guys!!!

[@mjohns66]

Yes!!!! I have been waiting for you to put out an al pastor recepie

[@BobbylightRCE]

Good job!! Super authentic 👏🏽

[@Jordan_Young]

Another great video. Really thought you would hit it on the flat top real quick to crisp up the edges. Looked fantastic!

[@nivisky]

I used your jambalaya recipe in culinary class as my final dish and it was a hit! I can’t wait to make these tacos.

[@MSTR-DTH23]

Definitely making this on Sunday.

[@joeaikins3735]

You...and the boys, are so good. This is one of my best entertainments. Thanks

[@minivanin]

Al pastor tacos are my absolute favorite. Ive been eating them from all the local joints for years now.

[@stevenzinn6011]

Thanks Sam for encouraging folks to enjoy cooking. I wanted to mention despite occasional cursing you bring light to everyone. I wore my flavorful hoody to my biopsy appointment to bring cheer to even a serious time. BYW, did i mention my 2X hoody? If i don’t remember, happy Hanukkah. I have been scratch cooking for a while, but now with your menu items I have even more to quench the taste buds.

[@joshfrederick512]

Look so delicious definitely going to be making this

[@joshuarush-garrison8417]

Was in the middle of watching the last video and you guys post another one. Y’all on a roll.

[@mikepadula1899]

I looked at a lot of tacos al pastor recipes, all were missing this or that... your recipe seems to have all the bases covered, except, as someone else mentioned, fresh lime squeezed on the finished taco. Great recipe, will make it this coming weekend, on the camp chef pellet smoker, thanks!

[@russpoirot1483]

I'm going to try that!!! Great job Guys!!

[@briannieto2406]

I just started the video and immediately hit the like Bc I knew this was going to be amazing!! 🤤

[@DannyMacNair]

This will sundays dinner, I’ve been wanting to make this for the past couple of months

[@MrAllan9]

Every time I watch an episode I have to get up and nibble on something to stop the drooling. Cheers from BC Ca.👍

[@RockfrdDrm]

Those look incredible, thanks for posting this.

[@ceebee2901]

I have to wear a towel when I watch your videos because my mouth waters so much. Holy S! I can’t wait to make that! Thank you Sam and Boys!

[@WootTootZoot]

I did this on my Weber Kettle rotisserie, it worked GREAT!!

[@PhatMatt1966]

Love the videos. I make something new that youve suggested every week. I need a smoker for christmas!

[@DonPandemoniac]

I have cooked this in the oven, using a less sophisticated marinade and it was already very tasty. With rehydrated peppers in the marinade and the pile of meat getting gradual heat and smoke, it can't be anything but amazing.

[@bstigleman]

This looks so good, I have to make it!

[@goracyi]

I'm still doing Pizza Dough, Chilli dogs, burgers like the recepies form Sam the cooking guy with some changes but they are always so good. Tacos al pastor is the next on the list to do at home :D Keep up the amazing work !

[@SavageTalk]

Homemade Tacos Al Pastor is my favorite..and these look amazing!

[@Soundchaser2010]

Bravo for your choice and presentation, keep up the good work

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

Al Pastor is awesome. Gotta try this recipe.

[@talyanakash9446]

It looks great! Awesome video♥

[@slickrstv2444]

Oh my that looks so delicious. This is going to be done soon.

[@mikegilbert6967]

I am happy that you used the Pittbarell Cooker. I love that thing.

[@tanyavoneitzen3161]

Looks good definitely going to try😊

[@mattball3610]

Nice cook! I want to do these again and again.

[@zonacrs]

I've done this on my pellet smoker. Used a pineapple slice on the bottom and wood chopsticks as skewers. Made both pork and chicken thighs. Placed them on a sheet pan and into the smoker set at 300F. Worked out great.

[@zachlyons8]

how long did you smoke it at 300?

[@zonacrs]

@@zachlyons8 I honestly can't remember the exact time. If I remember correctly I pulled them right around 180F or so. It's really more of an eyeball and taste test once they get past 150F internal. The chicken thighs came off first.

[@Team_Finn]

Your holiday giveaways have been awesome in the past

[@jeremysmith876]

My favorite…I will be making these!

[@donosborn9899]

This is my go to Mexican dish when I can get it. There's a little mom-and-pop Mexican place relatively close to me that serves it, and it's amazing. Crazy hard to find at most Mexican places.

[@hendrickseleke2326]

They said count your blessings and your cooking videos are surely one of those blessings 🍽️

[@johnwaugh6387]

Awesome, as usual!!! Thanks guys!

[@HagridThoughts]

Love when you make things from scratch. Well done captain

[@unfinishedbusiness2]

I am definitely trying this in the oven.