Al pastor (from Spanish, “herdsman style”), tacos al pastor, or tacos de trompo is a preparation of spit-grilled slices, usually pork originating in the Central Mexican region of Puebla and Mexico City, where they remain most prominent; today, though, it is a common menu item found in taquerías throughout Mexico. The method of preparing and cooking al pastor is based on the lamb shawarma brought by Lebanese immigrants to the region.
I cooked a pork shoulder al pastor style on my smoker last spring… kind of a PITA but still one of my favorite things I’ve smoked so far.
Truly the GOAT of taco meats!