PORK TOSTADAS WITH CORN SALSA

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Categories     Onion     Pork     Tomato     Appetizer     Avocado     Corn     Chill     Jalapeño     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 tostadas, serving 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 yellow or white onions
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for frying the tortillas
3 ears of corn
2 tomatoes, chopped fine
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 to 2 fresh jalapeño chilies including the seeds, or to taste, minced (wear rubber gloves)
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh coriander, chopped fine
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 avocados (preferably California)
eight 7-inch corn tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the pork, 1 of the yellow or white onions, sliced, the vinegar, salt to taste, and enough water to cover the mixture by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the mixture, covered partially, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender. Let the pork cool in the broth, transfer it to a work surface, reserving 3/4 cup of the broth, and with forks shred it. In a large heavy skillet cook the remaining yellow or white onion, chopped fine, and the garlic in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened and stir in the pork, the reserved broth, and salt and pepper to taste. The pork mixture may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  • In a large saucepan, cleaned, combine the corn with cold water to cover, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the corn for 1 minute. Drain the corn, let it cool until it can be handled, and, working over a bowl, with a serrated knife cut the kernels from the cobs. To the bowl add the tomatoes, the red onion, the jalapeños, the coriander, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to taste, stir the salsa until it is combined, and let it stand for 30 minutes. The salsa may be made 4 hours in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  • Peel and pit the avocados, in a bowl mash them with a fork, and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and salt to taste. In a skillet heat 1/2 inch of the additional oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it fry the tortillas, 1 at a time, for 1 minute, or until they are golden, transferring them as they are fried to paper towels to drain. Spread the avocado mixture on the tortillas, mound the pork mixture on it, and spoon the salsa over the pork.

Adam h OREILLY
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I can't wait to try these tostadas with different toppings.


Junaid Iqbal
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These tostadas are a great way to change up your Taco Tuesday routine.


Resham Shakeel
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Overall, these tostadas were a good meal. I would definitely make them again.


Sayed Javed
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I had some trouble finding tostada shells, but I was able to use tortilla chips instead.


Hussain Afzal gondal
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The pork was a little dry, but the corn salsa helped to moisten it up.


Md sohel Rana Nirob
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The tostadas were a bit too spicy for me, but I think that's because I used a hotter salsa than the recipe called for.


Azztine Lazziboi (Lazzikrazzi)
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I've tried a few different pork tostada recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Iviey Benavidez
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These tostadas are a great way to use up leftover pork.


Maria Kayani
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have these tostadas on the table in less than 30 minutes.


R M
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The pork is tender and juicy, and the spices give it a delicious flavor.


Eldaine Bosch
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The corn salsa is the perfect topping for these tostadas. It's fresh, flavorful, and adds a nice crunch.


Abishek Yadav
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I've made these tostadas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Aniela Kozlowska
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These pork tostadas were a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.