AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN SPICY MEXICAN SHREDDED PORK TOSTADAS - TI

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America's Test Kitchen Spicy Mexican Shredded Pork Tostadas - Ti image

Saw them make this on ATK and had to copy down the recipe to make in the future. It looked scrumptious! For garnish it lists Queso Fresco, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced avocado and lime wedges.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 tostadas, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
salt

Steps:

  • Bring pork, quartered onion, smashed garlic, thyme, 1 tsp salt and 6 cups water to simmer in large saucepan over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and cook until pork is tender, 75-90 minutes. Drain pork, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Discard onion, garlic and thyme. Return pork to saucepan and using potato masher, mash until shredded into rough 1/2" pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shredded pork, chopped onion and oregano; cook, stirring often until pork is well browned and crisp, 7-10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, chipotle powder, reserved pork cooking liquid and bay leaves; simmer until almost all liquid has evaporated, 5-7 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves and season to taste with salt.
  • To fry tostadas, heat vegetable oil in 8" heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees. Using fork, poke center of each tortilla 3-4 times (to prevent puffing and allow for even cooking). Fry 1 at a time, holding tortilla down to keep it submerged. Drain on paper towel lined plate and season with salt to taste.
  • Spoon small amount of shredded pork onto center of each tostada and serve with garnishes.

SUS_BOSS God
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Megan Mumba
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These tostadas were delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the toppings were perfect.


Abdullah Shampi
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I've never made tostadas before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Artenis Kapri
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These tostadas are perfect for a party or a potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they're always a hit with guests.


Monday Goodnews
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of meat, different toppings, and different salsas. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


IDC. Link
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These tostadas were a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Awal Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pork turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Hanan Nasir
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The pork was perfectly seasoned, and the toppings were all fresh and flavorful.


Anson G Mathis
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These tostadas were so easy to make, and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Simon Pius
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I had to make a few substitutions, but the tostadas still turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of pork, and I used a store-bought salsa instead of making my own.


Bodhe Sabeer
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The pork was a bit dry for my taste, but the toppings were great.


Anik Hussain
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I've made these tostadas several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are great for lunch the next day too.


Berhanu Lemango
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These tostadas were a hit with my family! The pork was so flavorful and tender, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful.