Why is it called al pastor?
Chef's answer
One of the traditions they brought with them was the method of roasting meat on a vertical spit. Over time, Mexican shepherds adopted this technique and began preparing strips of marinated pork on vertical spits. This preparation was eventually called "al pastor," which means "shepherd style.
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