Tacos Al Pastor (Pork and Pineapple)

This supersmart hack of the classic Mexican recipe gives you all the flavor without all the fuss. Rather than marinating pork shoulder for days and then spit-roasting, you marinate it overnight, then grill for less than five minutes. Slideshow: More Taco Recipes

1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for brushing

3 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

4 guajillo chiles-stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces

⅓ cup pineapple juice

¼ cup distilled white vinegar

2 tablespoons achiote paste

Sea salt

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, sliced ¼ inch thick

½ medium pineapple, peeled and sliced ½ inch thick

1 medium red onion, sliced crosswise ½ inch thick

Warm corn tortillas, chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

Directions at foodandwine.com

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