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al pastor

adj

Etymology

From Spanish al pastor (literally “shepherd style”), because the dish is an adaptation by Mexican and Lebanese immigrant shepherds in Mexico of lamb shawarma.

  1. borrowed from al pastor

Definitions

  1. Of (tacos of) typically pork, or sometimes another meat or dish

    Of (tacos of) typically pork, or sometimes another meat or dish: grilled on a spit, and flavored with chiles, spices, and pineapple.

    • Fill up on some of the heftiest burritos in captivity, fashioned around grilled beef, chicken, greasy and indulgent barbecued pork al pastor, carnitas and the more exotic [things].
    • Better yet are tacos or gorditas al pastor, with a depth of flavor to support the depth of red color in the chunks of pork.
    • Dishes highlight fresh seafood and include ceviche, seafood burgers, and specialty tacos like lobster and fish al pastor. An amazing cocktail menu—don't miss out on the potent Coco Loco served in a coconut.

  2. Meat or a meal (a taco, etc) which is served in this style

    Meat or a meal (a taco, etc) which is served in this style; a taco al pastor.

    • […] I'm an al pastor junkie; it's one of my favorite things. She takes a big cup of guajillo sauce, pineapple, a bit of chopped white onion, cumin,[…]

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA