Best Grilled Volcano Pork Recipes

Grilled Potato Volcanoes Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories Snacks

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large russet potatoes
3 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup green onion, sliced
12 strips bacon
sour cream
green onion, sliced

Steps:

Preheat the grill to 400˚F (200˚C).
Thoroughly scrub the potatoes and poke a few holes in them to vent. Wrap in aluminum foil and place on the grill over direct heat to cook for 20 minutes.
In the meantime, mix 1 ½ cups (150g) of cheddar cheese, the cream cheese, and green onions in a medium bowl until well-combined. Set aside.
Remove the potatoes from the grill and let them rest until they are cool enough to handle. Unwrap each potato and cut off the ends so they can stand up. Using a melon baller or a spoon, carve out the center of each potato, being careful not to make the walls too thin, and to leave a bit of thickness at the bottom as well. Fill the potatoes with the cheese mixture and wrap 2 slices of bacon around each one. Secure the bacon with toothpicks, if necessary.
Reduce the grill temperature to about 350˚F (175˚C) and place the potatoes on the grill over indirect heat for 30 minutes with the lid closed.
After 30 minutes, top the potatoes with the remaining cheddar cheese and cook for another 15 minutes. Before serving, garnish with a dollop of sour cream and some green onions.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 985 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Pork Volcánes al Pastor image

Provided by Rick Martinez

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (2-lb.) piece skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
7 guajillo chiles, seeds removed
3 morita chiles, seeds removed
4 garlic cloves
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. achiote (annatto) paste
1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
8 (6"-diameter) corn tortillas
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
12 oz. quesillo (Oaxaca cheese), coarsely grated
Chopped white onion, coarsely chopped cilantro, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

Place pork shoulder on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze, uncovered, until almost completely frozen, about 2 hours. Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice pork (shoot for about ⅛" thick). Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, bring guajillo and morita chiles and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 30 minutes to allow chiles to soften.
Transfer chiles and soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, orange juice, lime juice, achiote paste, and salt; purée until smooth. Pour over pork and toss to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature 2 hours, or chill up to 6 hours.
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Evenly space out tortillas on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted and very crisp (edges will curl and pucker), 35-45 minutes.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over high until smoking. Spread about one-fourth of pork across skillet in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and wipe out skillet. Working in 3 batches, repeat process with remaining pork and 3 Tbsp. oil.
Increase oven temperature to 500°F. Divide pork among tostadas and top with quesillo; bake until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. Top with onion and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.