Lime-Chipotle Carnitas Tostadas Recipe

Name: Lime-Chipotle Carnitas Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken broth; 4 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), halved; 1 large onion, peeled and halved; 8 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 to 2 limes, halved; 16 tostada shells; Optional toppings: Warmed refried beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, crumbled queso fresco and minced fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), halved
1 large onion, peeled and halved
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 to 2 limes, halved
16 tostada shells
Optional toppings: Warmed refried beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, crumbled queso fresco and minced fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

1
Add broth to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Mix seasonings; rub over all sides of pork. Place in slow cooker. Add onion and garlic cloves. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
2
Remove pork; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving garlic cloves; discard onion. Skim fat from cooking juices. Mash garlic with a fork. Shred pork with two forks.
3
Return cooking juices, garlic and pork to slow cooker. Squeeze lime juice over pork; heat through, stirring to combine. Layer tostada shells with pork mixture and toppings as desired. Serve with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chicken broth, 4 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, 4 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lime-Chipotle Carnitas Tostadas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lime-Chipotle Carnitas Tostadas

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