A tostada topped with mashed avocado, grilled pineapple, marinated meat, red onion slices, and cilantro sits in a brown bowl.

Honey Pineapple Teriyaki Al Pastor Tostadas

Serves 6
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 6 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes

About

These honey pineapple teriyaki al pastor tostadas are sweet, smoky, crispy, and completely craveable. Juicy al pastor-style filling gets a tropical twist from honey pineapple teriyaki sauce, then layered onto crunchy tostadas with fresh toppings. Perfect for taco night or entertaining, this recipe is a bold take on classic al pastor recipes.

Tips & Tricks

  • Fresh or canned pineapple both work well in this recipe.
  • Prep the toppings ahead of time for easy assembly.
  • Swap tostadas with tortillas for quick tacos instead.

Ingredients

For the al Pastor Pork

  • 1.5 lb Pork Tenderloin
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 cup Kikkoman® Teriyaki BBQ & Glaze Sauce, Honey & Pineapple
  • 1 Tbsp Achiote Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper 

For the Pickled Onions 

  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 1/4 cup Kikkoman® Rice Vinegar Brewed from Sticky Rice
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 

For the Tostadas 

  • 2 cup Pineapple Rings
  • 2 Avocados 
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 12 Tostadas 

Directions

  1. Slice tenderloin into 1-inch medallions. To a blender, add garlic, sauce, achiote paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour marinade over pork in a bag or dish and rub into meat. Seal and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours. Grill or sear pork and pineapple until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side on medium-high heat. Let rest. Dice pork and toss with additional sauce if needed. Cut pineapple into pieces. Set aside.
  2. Add sliced onions to a jar or container. Combine vinegar, salt, sugar, and warm water. Mix to dissolve. Pour over onions. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 weeks.
  3. Top crispy tostadas with avocado mash, pork, pineapple, pickled onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of more Teriyaki BBQ & Glaze Sauce, Honey & Pineapple
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