America’s Test Kitchen Spicy Mexican Shredded Pork Tostadas – Ti

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 6
Spicy Mexican Shredded Pork Tostadas - Ti from America's Test Kitchen
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless pork butt , trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions , 1 quartered and 1 chopped fine
5 medium garlic cloves , 3 peeled and smashed and 2 minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
890
Sugar
2g
Fat
77g
Tostadas are a traditional Mexican dish that consists of a crispy tortilla piled high with toppings like beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, and salsa. This version features spicy shredded pork that has been slow-cooked until tender and then mixed with a tangy and smoky tomato sauce. The tostadas are then topped with the pork mixture and served with a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of cilantro. This dish is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a fun and festive gathering. Not to mention, it is a great way to use up any leftover pork you may have.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2.In a large dutch oven, combine the pork, quartered onion, smashed garlic cloves, thyme, and salt. Add enough water to cover the pork.
3.Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the pork is tender, about 1 hour.
4.Drain the pork, discarding the onion, garlic cloves, thyme, and bay leaves.
5.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
6.Add the tomato sauce, chipotle powder, and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
7.Add the shredded pork to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
8.Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
9.To assemble the tostadas, spoon the pork mixture onto each tortilla. Serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is full of bold and spicy flavors that will satisfy any craving for Mexican cuisine.

It is a great way to use up leftover pork.

Tostadas are a fun and interactive way to enjoy a meal with friends and family.

CONS

This dish can be quite messy to eat and difficult to pick up with your hands.

Frying the tortillas can be time-consuming and requires a lot of oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and also contains many essential vitamins and minerals, such as thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, and iron.
The chipotle powder in this recipe is high in capsaicin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. However, this dish is also high in fat and calories due to the pork and frying of the tortillas.

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