Get ready to transform your dinner routine with an irresistible fusion of Korean and Mexican cuisines that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds! These Korean Pulled Pork Tostadas are not just a meal, they're a culinary adventure that combines the rich, tender pulled pork with a spicy gochujang marinade, served on crispy tostada shells that promise a perfect crunch in every bite. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to an extraordinary weeknight meal, this recipe is your ticket to flavor paradise.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Korean
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 12 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and place it in a slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, and sesame oil to create a marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is completely coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board.
- Using two forks, shred the pork meat, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- Strain the cooking liquid and reserve a small amount to moisten the pulled pork if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange tostada shells on a baking sheet.
- Warm the tostada shells in the oven for 3-4 minutes until crisp.
- Top each tostada shell with a generous portion of pulled pork.
- Garnish with shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Korean-inspired pulled pork tostadas.
Tips
- Choose a well-marbled pork shoulder for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Don't rush the slow cooking process - low and slow is the key to melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork.
- For extra heat, add more gochujang or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Make sure to warm your tostada shells right before serving to maintain their crispiness.
- For a fresh twist, try adding quick-pickled radishes or green onions as an additional topping.
- Leftover pulled pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheated for quick meals.
- For a lighter version, you can serve the pulled pork in lettuce wraps instead of tostada shells.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 451kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 73mg
