Fresh Pear and Pork Tostadas
Courtesy of USA Pears
Servings: 5
Prep Time: 25 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
Prep Time: 25 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
What you need:
Tostada:
* 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cubed
* 1/2 onion, cut into chunks
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* oil, as needed
* 10 corn tortillas
* 2 carrots, peeled, grated
* 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
* 1 bundle fresh chives
* 3 Anjou, Bosc, or Red Anjou USA Pears, sliced and cored
* fresh lemon juice
* 3 c. grated cheddar cheese
* 1 head lettuce, grated
Dressing:
* 1/2 c. olive oil
* 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
* 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
* 1 tsp. cilantro seeds
* 3 Tbsp. vinegar
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cubed
* 1/2 onion, cut into chunks
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* oil, as needed
* 10 corn tortillas
* 2 carrots, peeled, grated
* 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
* 1 bundle fresh chives
* 3 Anjou, Bosc, or Red Anjou USA Pears, sliced and cored
* fresh lemon juice
* 3 c. grated cheddar cheese
* 1 head lettuce, grated
Dressing:
* 1/2 c. olive oil
* 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
* 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
* 1 tsp. cilantro seeds
* 3 Tbsp. vinegar
* salt and pepper to taste
What to do:
1. Heat water to boiling in a saucepan. Add the pork meat with the onion and the garlic clove; season with salt and pepper.
2. While the meat is cooking, mix the dressing ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3. Add a little oil to a frying pan and brown the tortillas until they are golden and crisp.
4. When the pork is cooked, shred meat and mix with grated carrots, red onion, and chives; mix well and season with additional salt and pepper to your taste.
5. Slice the pears and set them aside. Bathe the pears in a light lemon and water solution to prevent browning.
6. Place one tortilla on each serving plate; add 1/2 c. cheese and a spoonful of meat, Top with a second tortilla, lettuce, and pear slices. Pour dressing over top or serve with dressing on the side.
2. While the meat is cooking, mix the dressing ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3. Add a little oil to a frying pan and brown the tortillas until they are golden and crisp.
4. When the pork is cooked, shred meat and mix with grated carrots, red onion, and chives; mix well and season with additional salt and pepper to your taste.
5. Slice the pears and set them aside. Bathe the pears in a light lemon and water solution to prevent browning.
6. Place one tortilla on each serving plate; add 1/2 c. cheese and a spoonful of meat, Top with a second tortilla, lettuce, and pear slices. Pour dressing over top or serve with dressing on the side.