3/4lbboneless pork loin chops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2tablespoonsvegetable oil
Juice of 1/2 lime
2tablespoonsonion, finely chopped
1clovegarlic, finely chopped
1/2teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonground cumin
1/8teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonsalt
Pinchof allspice
Pinchof cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper
4corn tortillas, 6-inch
1large tomato, diced
3scallions, thinly sliced
1jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4cupfresh cilantro, chopped
1cuprefried beans
Leaf lettuce, roughly chopped
1cupqueso fresco, crumbled (see notes)
1/2cupsour cream
Instructions
First marinate the pork. Combine the pork, oil, lime juice, onion and garlic in a bowl. Mix the cumin, cinnamon, salt, allspice, cayenne and a few grinds of black pepper in a small dish. Add to the pork mixture and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
While the pork marinates, crisp the tortillas. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the tortillas on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until crisp, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Next, make the salsa. In another bowl, combine the diced tomato, scallions, jalapeño and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
To cook the pork, heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add the pork and cook just until done, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spatula and set aside. Add the refried beans to the liquid that remains in the pan from the pork, combine well and heat through.
To assemble the tostadas, spread about 1/4 of the refried beans on each tortilla and top with a serving of pork. Top with lettuce, tomato salsa, crumbled queso and a dollop of sour cream.
Tips for Making This Recipe
If you can't find queso fresco, a low salt crumbled feta or shredded Monterey jack cheese would work just as well.