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Al Pastor tacos may be one of the most popular fusion foods in Mexico.

These pork and pineapple tacos originated in Central Mexico and are a cross between Middle Eastern Shawarma and the grilled pork served by Mexican street vendors.

Pork is marinated in a combination of dried chiles, spices and pineapple and then slowly cooked on a vertical rotisserie over a gas flame.

Once cooked, the meat is thinly sliced off the spit with a large knife and served on small tortillas with finely chopped onions, cilantro, and sometimes a small slice of pineapple.

Typically topped with hot salsa and a squirt or two of fresh lime juice.You don' t need a vertical spit to successfully cook with our Al Pastor Taco Seasoning.

Mix in with your favorite taco meat and brown in some oil with diced peppers and onions.

Toss over strips of chicken or steak and grill for fajitas.

Use as a dry rub for your favorite meat; we recommend using 1 tablespoon of Al Pastor Taco Seasoning per pound or meat.

Or make a marinade by combining with vinegar, broth or water, and pureed pineapple and onion.

Marinate for 1/2 hour if cooking fish, 2 hours for chicken, 4 hours or longer if using pork or beef.

Add Al Pastor Taco Seasoning to cornbread.

Toss over sliced zucchini or summer squash and roast, and add the roasted vegetables to a Mexican- style pasta with poblanos, corn, and cilantro.