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Beer Pork Carnitas Tostadas with Corn Salsa

The end of summer is perfectly captured in the smoky, spicy and floral pork carnitas tostadas!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 10 hours 25 minutes

ingredients

Pork Carnitas
  • 2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 10 oz beer I used an IPA
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Corn Salsa
  • 1 cup corn kernels cooked
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/2 jalapeño diced
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • Canola oil
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • Queso fresco

instructions

  • Add pork shoulder, beer, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt to the insert of a slow cooker. Set slow cooker to low and cook for 10 hours. Using two forks, pull apart the pork shoulder until all of it has been shredded. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Set aside.
  • In a small skillet, add canola oil until about 1 inch deep. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, fry corn tortillas one at a time, until golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • To build your tostadas, slather the crispy corn tortilla with a thick layer of pulled pork. Top with guacamole, corn salsa and a sprinkle of queso fresco. Serve immediately.
Category: Main Dish