PORK VOLCáNES AL PASTOR
Thinly slicing the pork and cooking it with plenty of marinade still clinging in a hot skillet yields the charred edges and deep flavor of traditional spit-roasted pastor.
Provided by Rick Martinez
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Taco Pork Chile Pepper Orange Juice Lime Juice Tortillas Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place pork shoulder on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze, uncovered, until almost completely frozen, about 2 hours. Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice pork (shoot for about ⅛" thick). Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, bring guajillo and morita chiles and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 30 minutes to allow chiles to soften.
- Transfer chiles and soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, orange juice, lime juice, achiote paste, and salt; purée until smooth. Pour over pork and toss to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature 2 hours, or chill up to 6 hours.
- Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Evenly space out tortillas on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted and very crisp (edges will curl and pucker), 35-45 minutes.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over high until smoking. Spread about one-fourth of pork across skillet in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and wipe out skillet. Working in 3 batches, repeat process with remaining pork and 3 Tbsp. oil.
- Increase oven temperature to 500°F. Divide pork among tostadas and top with quesillo; bake until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. Top with onion and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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Christopher Reed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The volcanes were delicious and the salsa was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.
Rajneev Dass
[email protected]Worst recipe ever! The volcanes were burnt and the salsa was inedible. I will never make this recipe again.
Zafar Iqbal
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The pork was overcooked and the salsa was too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Roisin Power
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my volcanes turned out terrible. The pork was dry and the salsa was watery. I will not be making this recipe again.
HB Hasib
[email protected]These volcanes were a waste of time and money. The pork was tough and the salsa was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
ijaz hayder
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my volcanes didn't turn out as good as I expected. The pork was a bit dry and the salsa was too tangy.
Eaysin Jimu
[email protected]These volcanes were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best pork volcanes he's ever had.
Khethiwe Nyirongo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but these volcanes were amazing. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Bebesongin Cano
[email protected]The volcanes were delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.
Okoji Chinasa
[email protected]These volcanes were a big hit at my party. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I will definitely be making them again.
thembi serithi
[email protected]I love how easy these volcanes were to make. I was able to get them on the table in no time. And the flavor was out of this world!
Kojo Koomson
[email protected]These volcanes were a bit of work to make, but they were worth it. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the salsa was tangy and sweet. My family loved them!
Nathan Shawver jr
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The volcanes were delicious and the salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Ayesha Paranagama
[email protected]The volcanes were easy to make and turned out so flavorful. The pork was tender and the salsa was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Yvette Gonzalez
[email protected]These volcanes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I will definitely be making them again.
Sindi Nndwambi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the volcanes turned out perfect. The pork was juicy and the salsa was tangy and sweet. My family loved them!
Ethan S
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the pineapple salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.