LIME-CHIPOTLE CARNITAS TOSTADAS

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Here's a terrific recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Set out various toppings and garnishes so your family members can customize their own tostadas with the lime-kissed shredded pork. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10h28m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), halved
1 large onion, peeled and halved
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 to 2 limes, halved
16 tostada shells
Optional toppings: Warmed refried beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco and minced fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Add broth to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Mix seasonings; rub over all sides of pork. Place in slow cooker. Add onion and garlic cloves. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours, until meat is tender., Remove pork; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving garlic cloves; discard onion. Skim fat from cooking juices. Mash garlic with a fork. Shred pork with 2 forks. , Return cooking juices, garlic and pork to slow cooker. Squeeze lime juice over pork; heat through, stirring to combine. Layer tostada shells with pork mixture and toppings as desired. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rachel McInnis
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These carnitas were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Mr Zilla Ali
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I'm not a big fan of tostadas, but these were actually really good. The carnitas were so flavorful and the tostadas were crispy and delicious.


Md.Shamim Hossain
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These tostadas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll use less oil next time.


Rajib bhowmick Rajib bhowmick
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The carnitas were a little dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try a different cooking method next time.


Fazal Elahi
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These carnitas were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more seasoning next time.


Lucky Melanin
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I love the combination of lime and chipotle in these carnitas. It's a really unique and flavorful dish.


punaram ram
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These tostadas are a great way to use up leftover carnitas. They're also a great party appetizer.


Cayden Hetu
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I've made these carnitas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Usman Khan Niazi
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I made these carnitas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


duaa gill
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These tostadas were amazing! The carnitas were so tender and juicy, and the tostadas were the perfect crispy base.


Onik onik
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The carnitas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll use less chipotle.


Vernel Tsosie
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These tostadas were so easy to make and they were a big hit with my family. The carnitas were tender and flavorful, and the tostadas were crispy and delicious.


Carlos Alvarado
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I'm not a huge fan of chipotle, but these carnitas were still really good. The lime flavor really balanced out the chipotle.


Bayer Mike
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The carnitas were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll add more liquid next time.


Momiel Organic ltd
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These carnitas were so flavorful and juicy! I loved the combination of lime and chipotle. The tostadas were the perfect crispy base for the carnitas. I'll definitely be making this again!