Season 07 - Dinner / S07D01
Tostones with Pulled Pork and Mojo Sauce
Story
When the family got together on a Sunday afternoon, Don Luis *knew* the vibes needed something crispy, juicy, and packed with sabor. With salsa music playing in the background and the kids chasing each other barefoot on the tile floors, he got to work—double-frying green plantains until golden and crunchy, then piling on slow-cooked pulled pork with a citrusy garlic mojo that made everyone’s mouth water. This isn’t a snack,” he’d say, smiling as he plated each one, “It’s a celebration on a plantain.” Every bite was crunchy, tender, tangy—and best of all, made to be eaten with your hands and a smile. Prep & Cook Time, Calories, and Cost
Ingredients
- For the Tostones
- 3 green plantains (peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds) 🍌
- Oil for frying 🛢️
- Salt to taste 🧂
- For the Pulled Pork
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork (moist and tender) 🐖
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Mojo Sauce
- 0.25 cup olive oil 🫒
- 6 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
- 0.25 cup orange juice 🍊
- 2 tbsp lime juice 🍋
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 🌿
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Fry once: Heat oil in a pan. Fry plantain slices for about 4 minutes until light golden. Remove and drain.
- 2Smash them: Use the bottom of a glass or tostonera to flatten each piece.
- 3Fry again: Return smashed plantains to the oil and fry until crispy and golden brown. Drain and season with salt.
- 4Warm the pork: Reheat pulled pork in a pan with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 5Make the mojo: Heat olive oil in a small pan, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove from heat, stir in citrus juices and cilantro. Season to taste.
- 6Assemble: Top each toston with a spoonful of pork, then drizzle with mojo sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side!
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