Pork Tostadas
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these irresistible Pork Tostadas, featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth shredded pork shoulder infused with bold flavors of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Slow-cooked to perfection in a savory chicken broth, the pork is paired with crisp corn tostada shells, fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and creamy avocado, and a tangy homemade lime crema for the ultimate balance of textures and flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish, perfect for family meals or casual entertaining. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and bursting with vibrant, Tex-Mex-inspired goodness, these Pork Tostadas will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 8 Corn tostada shells
- 2 cups Lettuce, shredded
- 1 Tomato, diced
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork pieces on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the pork and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté the minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the cumin powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the browned pork back to the pot, sprinkle with salt, and cover with a lid.
Reduce the heat to low and let the pork cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until it’s tender and easily shredded with a fork. Check occasionally and add more broth if needed to prevent sticking.
Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks and mix it with the cooking juices for extra flavor.
Prepare the lime crema by mixing the sour cream and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
Assemble the tostadas by placing the corn tostada shells on plates. Spread shredded lettuce on each shell, followed by a generous portion of shredded pork.
Top the pork with diced tomato and slices of avocado. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade pork tostadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 375.2 g | 481% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.9 g | 590% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 841 mg | 280% | |
| Sodium | 5421 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.8 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.6 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 215.5 g | 431% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 916 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 5306 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
