PORK VOLCáNES AL PASTOR

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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

1 (2-lb.) piece skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
7 guajillo chiles, seeds removed
3 morita chiles, seeds removed
4 garlic cloves
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. achiote (annatto) paste
1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
8 (6"-diameter) corn tortillas
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
12 oz. quesillo (Oaxaca cheese), coarsely grated
Chopped white onion, coarsely chopped cilantro, and lime wedges (for serving)

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.

Christopher Reed
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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
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Worst recipe ever! The volcanes were burnt and the salsa was inedible. I will never make this recipe again.


Zafar Iqbal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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These volcanes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I will definitely be making them again.


Sindi Nndwambi
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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
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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.