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Salbutes with Pulled Pork

Crispy fried tortillas topped with tender pulled pork and a rich, smoky sauce. A quick and satisfying meal that comes together in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
22g
Salbutes with Pulled Pork
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Ingredients

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked pulled pork
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in 2 cups pulled pork and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Keep warm.

  3. 3

    Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry 8 corn tortillas one at a time until puffed and golden, about 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Top each fried tortilla with a generous spoonful of the pork mixture. Serve immediately, with extra sauce if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • skillet
  • paper towels

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