Shredded Pork Tostadas

5 from 10 votes

Shredded Pork Tostadas are easy and so flavorful! Tender pork is made in a slow-cooker and the tortillas are baked, not fried, making this a light, delicious meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6 10

Total Time6 25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish

Keyword: Shredded pork, Tostadas

Servings: tostadas

Calories: 349kcal

Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

For the pork:

1 pound boneless country-style pork ribs or you can use pork shoulder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
3 Tablespoons chopped jalapeno you can use fresh but I actually like it from a jar the best
1/2 orange peel and all
1 Tablespoon canola oil

For the tostada shells:

6 corn tortillas
1 Tablespoon canola oil

Additional toppings:

lettuce
black beans drained and rinsed
diced tomatoes
diced avocado
sliced olives
light sour cream
salsa
cotija cheese crumbles
cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Salt and pepper pork liberally. Combine the oregano and the cumin with olive oil and rub them all over the pork.
Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Squeeze the orange over the pork (removing any seeds) and place the orange half in the slow cooker with the pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once the meat is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and let cool slightly before pulling it apart with a fork. In a large sauté pan, heat the canola oil over high heat. Press the shredded pork into the oil and fry until crusty on one side, cover, and set aside.
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and place tortillas on top. Brush each tortilla with oil on both sides.
Bake for 5 min on one side. Flip tortillas over and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes or until tortillas become crispy.
Place about 1/4 cup of the pork mixture on each tostada (you will have leftover pork, heats up great for leftovers). Top with lettuce and additional toppings and serve!

Notes

Nutrition does not include additional toppings.

Storing Shredded Pork with Tostadas

It is best to store the shredded pork in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator for four to five days. When ready to reheat, place it in the microwave or on the stovetop to warm up.

The crispy tostadas can be placed in an airtight bag and sealed to keep in the pantry. They will last about three to four days. Place all the toppings in individual containers or plastic bags and store them in the refrigerator.

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