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Source: The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint™

Where to Buy
PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

50 mins

SERVING SIZE

8

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What You’ll Need

3-4 pounds Prairie Fresh® boneless pork butt3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons cumin2 tablespoons dried oregano2 teaspoons jalapeno powder2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons pepper4 bay leaves2 tablespoons minced garlic2 medium onions, diced1 cup orange juice (pulp free)2 cups diced green chilis (4, 4-ounce cans)1 package tostadas1 cup Mexican crema2 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce4 limesToppers-see below

Directions

1. With a knife, trim excess fat from pork butt and cut into 2"-3" chunks.
2. In a bowl, combine cumin, oregano, jalapeno powder, salt and pepper to make rub.
3. Rub pork pieces with oil and coat evenly with rub.
4. In a multicooker, add green chilis, bay leaves, minced garlic, orange juice, onion and juice of 3 limes. Give a quick stir to marry flavors.
5. Add seasoned pork pieces to multicooker.
6. Place lid and set cooker on Pressure Cook for 50 minutes, making sure the knob is set to seal. Follow multicooker instructions to release and cool after cooking. Once pressure has been released, let pork rest before pulling.
7. In a mixing bowl, mix 1/2 tablespoon Cholula hot sauce with 1 cup Mexican crema and squeeze of lime. Place in refrigerator until ready to build tostadas.
8. While pork is cooking, prepare tostada toppers:
*Optional Carnitas Style: Empty cooked pulled pork into large bowl. If you have a multicooker with an air fryer lid or standalone air fryer, using a slotted spoon, scoop about 1/3 of pork back into multicooker with compatible air fryer lid or into the basket of a standalone air fryer. Add air fryer lid to multicooker and set to broil or use standalone air fryer on 400 F for 8 minutes to give your pork the crispy, yet juicy texture that makes carnitas so well loved.
Topper suggestions: Use all or none; have fun building your tostadas!sliced avocadofresh cilantropickled red onionsdiced tomatillosdiced cherry tomatoesfresh or pickled jalapenofresh limerefried beansblack beansroasted cornblack olivesiceberg lettuceCotija Mexican cheesequeso fresco, crumbledshredded cheddarqueso cheese dip
Chef's note: Cooking one whole Prairie Fresh® pork butt allows for delicious leftover, tender pork that can be used for a variety of meals, such as quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas and tamales.