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Published on January 04, 2023

Slow Cooker Pork Tostadas

Picture of Pork TostadasHere's an easy gluten-free dinner you can make for a crowd. The pork stays moist and juicy in this easy slow-cooker recipe. Make the pork ahead and chop the yummy toppings just before serving.

Ingredients

For the Pork

  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
  • 4 lbs. pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 tsp salt Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp olive oil

For the Tostadas

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • Sliced red onion
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

For the Pork:

In a small bowl, whisk together oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, lime juice, orange juice and beer until combined.

Season the pork chunks with the salt and pepper.

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the pork and sauté until browned on all sides.

Transfer the browned pork to a slow cooker. Pour sauce over the pork. Cook on high for 4 hours.

Set oven broiler to high heat. With 2 forks, shred the pork. Spread pork onto a large baking sheet. Spoon 3/4 cup of the juice from the slow cooker on top of the pork, tossing to combine. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, until the pork edges begin to crisp. Set aside.

For the Tostadas:

Preheat the oven to 450°. Spray both sides of each tortilla with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the tortillas on 2 baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Assemble the tostadas: top each tortilla with pork and desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 tostada

Calories: 275

 Fat: 12g

 Saturated Fat: 3g

 Cholesterol: 102mg

 Sodium: 269mg

 Carbohydrates: 12g

 Fiber: 0g

 Protein: 28g

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