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Tex Mex Slow Cooker Tostada Recipe

Tender pork, cilantro and lime refried beans and sweet and sour onions will have you drooling over this Tex Mex Slow Cooker Tostada recipe! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 693kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 pounds bone in pork shoulder
  • 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 12 oz. bottle tamarind soda Jarrito's
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

For the pickled red onions

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 red onions thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice fresh

For the Tostadas

  • 12 tostada shells
  • 2 cups refried beans warmed
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro minced

Instructions

To make the Chipotle pork:

  • Combine the chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano and black pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine. Rub the pork with the spice mixture. 
  • Add the pork to the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, onions, chipotle chiles, and garlic. 
  • Pour the tamarind soda over and put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. 
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the pork, discarding the bone. Set aside. 

For the pickled red onions

  • Combine the water, sugar and vinegar together in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved. 
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the onions. Cool. Stir in the lime juice. Onions can be made up to 5 days ahead.

For Tostadas

  • Spread a thin layer of beans on each tostada shell. Top with pulled pork. Garnish with avocados, pickled onions, lime wedges and sprinkle with cilantro. 

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1613mg | Potassium: 1158mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4.4mg