Juicy pork al pastor and oozy quesillo are a brilliant combo in these crunchy fried tacos.
“In northern Mexico, this taco is called a vampiro because the crunchy fried tortilla looks like a vampire bat wing,” says Rick Martinez. “Down south, it’s volcán—maybe since they see more volcanoes than bats! Either way, juicy pork al pastor and oozy quesillo are a brilliant combo.” Thinly slicing the pork and cooking it with plenty of marinade still clinging in a hot skillet yields the charred edges and deep flavor of traditional spit-roasted pastor.3 morita chiles, seeds removed1 Tbsp.
Transfer chiles and soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, orange juice, lime juice, achiote paste, and salt; purée until smooth. Pour over pork and toss to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature 2 hours, or chill up to 6 hours.
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