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09-MAY-2014

May 9

Tacos Al Carbon

Al pastor (from Spanish, In the style of the shepherd) is a dish developed in Central Mexico, likely as a result of the adoption of the shawarma spit-grilled meat brought by Lebanese immigrants to Mexico.
Being derived from shawarma, it is also similar to the Turkish doner kebab and the Greek gyros. Whereas shawarma is usually lamb-based (thus the "shepherd style" name), gyros and tacos al pastor in Mexico are made from pork.

Pork is marinated in a combination of dried chiles, spices and pineapple. In some places achiote is also added, and then slowly cooked with a gas flame on a vertical rotisserie called a trompo (lit: spinning top), very similar to how shawarma is cooked, with a piece of fresh onion and a pineapple on top.
The juice from the pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down protein and thus makes meat tender. When ready, the meat is then thinly sliced off the spit with a large knife.
It is served on small tortillas, with finely chopped onions, cilantro and a small slice of pineapple, and usually topped with some lime juice and hot salsa.
This meat is a common ingredient in not just tacos, but also gringas, alambres, huaraches, tortas and pizza.

Source: Wikipedia

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Carl Carbone15-May-2014 01:17
That looks very good!
Julie Oldfield11-May-2014 13:52
Excellent lighting!
Tom LeRoy10-May-2014 13:11
Looks so delicious, Walter, and interesting info too. Excellent shot and light control. V
Hernan E. Enriquez10-May-2014 11:34
Beautiful image! Thanks for the information Walter! V
Pierre10-May-2014 10:56
Une magnifique photo très appétissante, une belle lumière! V
Raymond10-May-2014 09:40
I'm definitely in for this one, man does it ever look good ... with a nice ice cold beer for me.
Mairéad10-May-2014 09:27
The dabbled sunlight makes for a still life that looks as good as it undoubtably tastes. V
marie-jose wolff10-May-2014 08:36
it looks delicious, fine presentation! V
Colin Storey10-May-2014 08:05
Wonderful image of this delicious looking and sounding dish. v
Brian McAllister10-May-2014 07:45
Beautiful light, well composed. A delicious image in many ways! V
woody3410-May-2014 07:00
Looks good,and just my style.V
Gerard Koehl10-May-2014 05:53
Superbe présentation avec cette lumière. V
Pepe Zyman10-May-2014 05:32
Looks delicious. Where did you go?
Bryan Murahashi10-May-2014 04:07
Fabulous light and shadows for this appetizing meal. V
Don Mottershead10-May-2014 03:49
Looks like some great fusion.
Hope you are getting something for the product placement in the background. ;)
Carol How10-May-2014 02:46
Never thought a taco meal could look so epicurean! V
Neil Marcus10-May-2014 02:39
t looks delicious and the lighting adss to the drama of this dish. And I'm stuck in Kansas...Oh well.
Frank Brault10-May-2014 02:29
Gorgeous light and and so delicious looking. Beautifully presented. V
John Lamb10-May-2014 00:43
The Tacos look delicious Walter, beautifully photographed. I'll pass on the coke. ~v~
Marcia Colelli10-May-2014 00:42
Looks delicious. Wonderful light V
LynnH09-May-2014 23:57
That sounds absolutely delicious. Nice work on the shot too! V
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