Kalua Pork Nachos Recipe
House made tortilla chips topped with Kalua pork, melted cheese, jalapenos, and drizzled with our house made crema.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Kalua Pork
Toppings
Crema
Method
Prepare the Kalua Pork
- 1
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Step 2
Rub the pork shoulder with Hawaiian sea salt and drizzle with liquid smoke.
- 3
Step 3
Wrap the pork in banana leaves or aluminum foil and place it in a roasting pan.
- 4
Step 4
Roast for about 6 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
- 5
Step 5
Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and set aside.
Make the Tortilla Chips
- 6
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium-high heat.
- 7
Step 2
Cut the corn tortillas into triangles.
- 8
Step 3
Fry the tortilla triangles in the hot oil until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Step 4
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
Assemble the Nachos
- 10
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Step 2
On a large baking sheet, layer the fried tortilla chips, shredded Kalua pork, and shredded cheese.
- 12
Step 3
Add jalapenos on top of the cheese.
- 13
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Prepare the Crema
- 14
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
Serve
- 15
Step 1
Remove nachos from the oven, drizzle with the crema, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- 16
Step 2
Serve immediately and enjoy!