Jun 09 2026
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Molcajete Recipe

Inspired by El Sur Mexican Restaurant
Time2h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, onion, and cilantro into small pieces. Set aside in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare Lime Juice

    Squeeze the juice from the limes into a small bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Avocado

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into small cubes.

Cooking the Meats

  1. 4

    Cook Pork Shoulder

    Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook it in a pot of boiling water for about 1.5 hours or until tender. Once cooked, shred the pork.

  2. 5

    Cook Shrimp

    In a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Assembling the Molcajete

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large molcajete or serving dish, layer the shredded pork, cooked shrimp, and the chopped vegetable mixture. Drizzle lime juice over the top.

  2. 7

    Add Avocado and Cheese

    Gently fold in the avocado cubes and sprinkle the Cotija cheese over the assembled ingredients.

  3. 8

    Serve with Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet and serve alongside the molcajete for dipping.

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