Pork Volcánes al Pastor
Pork Volcánes al Pastor is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place pork shoulder on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze, uncovered, until almost completely frozen, about 2 hours.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace pork shoulder on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze, uncovered, until almost completely frozen, about 2 hours.
Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice pork (shoot for about ⅛" thick).
Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, bring guajillo and morita chiles and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 30 minutes to allow chiles to soften.
Transfer chiles and soaking liquid to a blender.
Add garlic, orange juice, lime juice, achiote paste, and salt; purée until smooth.
Pour over pork and toss to coat.
Cover and let sit at room temperature 2 hours, or chill up to 6 hours.
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F.
Evenly space out tortillas on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted and very crisp (edges will curl and pucker), 35–45 minutes.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over high until smoking.
Spread about one-fourth of pork across skillet in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 2 minutes.
Turn over and cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to a platter and wipe out skillet.
Working in 3 batches, repeat process with remaining pork and 3 Tbsp. oil.
Increase oven temperature to 500°F.
Divide pork among tostadas and top with quesillo; bake until cheese is melted, 8–10 minutes.
Top with onion and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.