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No, tacos al pastor weren't invented by a priest named Al

Original: No, it was't invented by a priest named Al https://www. spoton.com/blog/what-is-al-pas tor/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=w

A food blog piece debunking a common misconception about tacos al pastor has been circulating online. Despite the name, 'al pastor' was not created by a priest named Al. The dish traces its roots to Lebanese immigrants who brought vertical-spit shawarma-style cooking to Mexico, which evolved into the marinated pork taco now a staple of Mexican cuisine.

Why now: The false folk etymology is a surprising food fact that people enjoy sharing and correcting.

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