Spicy Pork Tostadas

By babyoutdoors

This is recipe is packed with flavor. It can be cooked in the oven or the slow cooker. This also feeds a ton of people.

Ingredients

• 3 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (chili powder works too)
• 1 bone in pork loin roast (about 3 pounds) (boneless works well too)
• 3 large onions
• 4 TBS canola oil, divided
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 8 corn tortillas (6 inch) (flour ones work well too)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne (chili powder); rub over roast. Place the fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake uncovered, at 325 degrees (or in a crock pot for 6 to 8 hours) for 2 hours until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

2. In large skillet, saute onions in 2 TBS of oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 more minute longer. add the green pepper, salsa, corn, beans, paprika, pepper flakes, and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for `5 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cilantro, keep warm.

3. Shred the 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 brown. Drain on paper towels.

4. Place tortillas on serving plates; top with shredded pork, onion mixture and cheese and any additional toppings such as sour cream or guacamole.