Spicy Pork Tostadas
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 2 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.
I serve these flavorful tostadas as a casual meal for family or friends. My husband and I love the salsa topping so much that I often double that part of the recipe so we have some left over to serve with chicken, on burgers or as a dip. —Kathy Smith, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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3 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 bone-in pork loin roast (about 3 pounds)
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3 large onions, chopped
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4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 cup salsa
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1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
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1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
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8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
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1.
Combine the oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne; rub over roast. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°.
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2.
In a large skillet, saute onions in 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the green pepper, salsa, corn, beans, paprika, pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cilantro; keep warm.
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3.
Shred pork with two forks; keep warm. In a large skillet, fry tortillas, one at a time, in remaining oil for 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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4.
Place tortillas on serving plates; top with shredded pork, onion mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 407 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
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