Shredded Pork and Caramelized Onion Tostada

I had leftover shredded pork from the enchiladasthat I couldn’t wait to use again. Did I happen to mention on the last post that this was the BEST shredded pork I have ever made? It was so tender, juicy, and flavorful – I couldn’t get enough. Anyway, I decided to make a tostada for lunch using the shredded pork and caramelized onions. I loved the tender pork with the sweetened onions and crisp tortilla – it was the perfect combination of flavors and textures. This tostada was so delicious I made it for lunch the following day too.

Shredded Pork and Caramelized Onion Tostada:

Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net

 

• 1-2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion, sliced thickly
• Sea salt, to taste
• Corn tortilla
• Refried beans
• Shredded pork
• Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• Mixed greens
• Grape tomatoes, sliced
• Green onions
• Sour cream

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Season with sea salt, to taste. Remove from the pan and set aside. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray and add the corn tortilla. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the skillet.
Heat the refried beans and leftover shredded pork in the microwave until hot. Spread the beans on the crisp tortilla, then add the shredded pork followed by some shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Next add the mixed greens, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, and a little more cheese. Serve with your favorite salsa and eat immediately. Enjoy.