I made you dinner.
Eating pork on New Year’s is supposed to bring good luck — so I combined that tradition with a bright, colorful meal: pulled pork tostadas. They’re festive, flavorful and perfect for using up leftover pork.
I never need a reason to eat pork, but if good luck is involved, I’m all in. Leftover pulled pork is incredibly versatile, and these tostadas make the most of it with crisp tortillas, tangy cheese and a quick fresh pico-style topping.
If you tend to make too much pork for holidays (guilty), here are a few ways to use leftovers: pulled pork pizza with aged cheddar and caramelized leeks, pulled pork and beer cheese grilled cheese sandwiches, pulled pork chili, classic pulled pork sandwiches, or pulled pork tacos. There are endless delicious options.
I’ve made plenty of tostadas over the years, and these might be my favorite. The contrast of tender pork, a crispy tortilla, creamy queso fresco and a small, bright tomato-onion salsa is outstanding. The combination is simple but reliably good.
Pulled Pork Tostadas
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Ingredients
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 to 3 cups pulled pork, warmed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 2 cups butter lettuce, shredded
- 6 ounces queso fresco
Instructions
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I make pulled pork several ways — in a crockpot, in the oven or on the stovetop. Use whichever cooked pork you have on hand for this recipe.
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To make the tostada shells, heat a large skillet over medium and add the olive oil and butter. Cook each tortilla until golden and crisp on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crisp slightly as they cool.
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In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt and pepper. To assemble, place warmed pulled pork on each tortilla, top with queso fresco, shredded lettuce and the tomato mixture. Add a bit more cheese if you like, then serve.
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