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How to Make Carnitas and Black Bean Tostadas

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The carnitas in this recipe are great used in many different ways. Serves 6 people.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 2 tsp. salt , plus more for the tortillas
  • paper towels
  • tongs
  • cooking pots
  • saucepans
  • 1 - 2 cups fresh tomatillo salsas
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting boards
  • 3 radishes - stemmed and diced
  • 1 1/2 lb. pork butts - cut into 1-inch cubes
  • measuring cups
  • shredded cabbages (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp. canola oil - plus 1/4 cup for frying the tortillas
  • wooden spoons
  • 1cup chicken broths
  • chef's knives
  • sauté pans
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 lb. queso cotija (aged Mexican cheese) or mild feta cheese
  • 2 15 oz. cans refried black beans
  • Shredded Cabbages (for Garnish)
  • Chef's Knives
  • Chef's Knives
  • Cooking Pots
  • Cutting Boards
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Saucepans
  • Tongs
  • Wooden Spoons
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper towels
  • Saucepans
  • Measuring cups
  • 1 tbsp. canola oil - plus 1/4 cup for frying the tortillas
  • 1 1/2 lb. pork butts - cut into 1-inch cubes
  • sauté pans
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 15 oz. cans refried black beans
  • 1/2 lb. queso cotija (aged Mexican cheese) or mild feta cheese
  • 2 tsp. salt , plus more for the tortillas
  • 3 radishes - stemmed and diced
  • 1 - 2 cups fresh tomatillo salsas
  • 1cup chicken broths
  1. Step 1

    Heat the chicken broth, 2 cups water, 1 tbsp. oil, 2 tsp. salt, and pork over medium-high heat in a pot large enough to hold the pork in a single layer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the pork is crisp and easily pierced with a fork.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the pork and place on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the pork into thin strips.

  3. Step 3

    Keep the pork warm while you prepare the beans and tortillas.

  4. Step 4

    Heat the beans, 1 tsp. salt and 4 tbsp. water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the beans from sticking to the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Heat the remaining oil in a small sauté pan over high heat. Using tongs, fry each tortilla until golden.

  6. Step 6

    Sprinkle each tortilla with a little salt right after it comes out of the oil. Place on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease.

  7. Step 7

    Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

  8. Step 8

    Take a tortilla and spread two or three tbsp. beans evenly over one side. Put a tablespoon or two of the pork over the beans.

  9. Step 9

    Garnish with the cabbage, radish, cheese and salsa. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

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