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

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Ingredients

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.

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Isaiah Angel

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These tostadas are the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.

VORTEX GAMING

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I'm going to try making these tostadas with chicken instead of pork. I think it would be a great way to change things up.

Amir 5544

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These tostadas were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.

Samantha Reyes

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I thought the tostadas were a bit too greasy. I would drain the pork more next time.

Siyam Bhuyian

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These tostadas were a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.

Eshan isLam Akash

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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these tostadas. The corn salsa is what really makes them special.

Zolani Khanyile

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These tostadas are a great way to use up leftover pork. They're also a great meal for a party or potluck.

Anosha Abbasi

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I love the combination of flavors and textures in these tostadas. The pork is tender and juicy, the corn salsa is fresh and flavorful, and the tostada shells are crispy and delicious.