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Achiote Paste

Three tacos al pastor on a paper plate with sliced pork and charred cubes of pineapple spilling out.
Photo by Alex Lau

This gorgeous bright red paste is so much better than the store-bought stuff. Rub it on chicken, pork, or fish—it's especially delicious for these tacos al pastor.

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