How to Make Pork Carnitas Tostadas

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in fat and provide a different flavor.

Mix together the spice blend: cinnamon, oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Mix together the wet ingredients: tomato juice, orange juice, and Chipotle hot sauce.

Rub the spice blend all over the pork.

Add garlic cloves to the pork.

Pour the liquid mixture over the pork, cover, and cook on low for about eight hours until tender.

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