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Tostadas al Pastor

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By: Robin Asbell

Recipe Information
Total Time: 13 hours; 40 minutes active
Servings: 6

The one-two punch of low-and-slow cooking plus the tenderizing enzymes found in pineapple makes this tender and delicious dish a treat for the senses. Plus, with pork shoulder roasts on sale in the Co-op Meat department at just $3.99 per pound, you’ll get a great deal on a delicious mexican-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

Shredded Pork

  • 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder roast with bone

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 8 oz pineapple chunks in juice

  • 1 small orange, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 4 large garlic clove, halved

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 medium lime (optional)

Tostadas

  • 12 corn tortillas

  • 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and mashed

  • 1 avocado

  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Preparation

Shredded Pork

  1. Place the roast in a slow cooker, then mix the remaining ingredients and pour over it. Cook for 10-12 hours on low until the pork is falling-apart-tender. Remove the pork and let cool 15-20 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Pull the meat off the bone, and remove and discard visible fat. Shred the meat by hand or with a fork and place in a bowl.

  2. If desired, scoop out the pineapple, onion and garlic and reserve to make a salsa. Transfer the remaining juices to a glass cooking cup and chill, the fat will harden on the surface. Scoop the chilled fat from the top and discard. Put the remaining juices in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a strong simmer and cook to reduce to a syrupy sauce, about 10 minutes. When the juices are thick, remove from heat and pour over the shredded pork. At this point, you can divide the meat into the desired portions (1/4 cup per taco, 2 tacos per person) or freeze for later.

  3. If making the salsa, puree the pineapple, onion and garlic and season to taste with salt and lime, and serve as a salsa.

Tostadas

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Lay out the tortillas on two cookie sheets and place them in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp. Heat the mashed beans in a pan over medium heat on the stove, add a little water (as desired for consistency) and stir to keep from burning or heat in a bowl in the microwave. Spread each tortilla with beans, then top with diced avocado and pork. Garnish with a few cilantro leaves (and the optional pineapple salsa).

Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-ups

Cooking for a crowd? These fajita-inspired roll-ups are full of zest and flavor, and wheat-free so your guests avoiding gluten can still partake.

Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups

By: Co+op, stronger together

Total Time: 1 1/2 hours; 20 minutes active

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1/2 red bell pepper

  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper

  • 1/2 green bell pepper

  • 1 large jalapeño, seeded

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Set the marinade aside.

  2. Place each chicken breast on a cutting board, and use a knife to butterfly each by starting at the thickest part of the breast. Hold the knife parallel to the cutting board, running lengthwise on the breast, and evenly divide the meat into two sheets, leaving both connected at the center. Open up the breast like a book and place in a gallon-sized zip-close freezer bag. When all the breasts are butterflied, pour in the marinade and toss to mix. Seal and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.

  3. Heat the oven to 400°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the bell peppers and jalapeño in thin vertical strips. Take the chicken out of the marinade and place on the cutting board; discard leftover marinade. Place about a quarter of the pepper strips on each chicken breast and roll up to enclose. Fasten with a toothpick. Place on the sheet pan, drizzle with additional olive oil if desired, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Serving Suggestion

Serve the roll-ups topped with salsa, and add a side of Spanish rice or a combo of black beans and rice garnished with cilantro, fresh lime juice and a dusting of chili powder.

Nutritional Information

270 calories, 11 g. fat, 95 mg. cholesterol, 390 mg. sodium, 4 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 36 g. protein