Tlayuda (Oaxacan Pizza) Recipe
A crispy Oaxacan-style tlayuda features a tortilla spread with asiento, refried beans, cabbage, and cheese.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F, positioning a pizza stone on the lowest rack for 45 minutes or a baking sheet on the center rack.
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Sauté pork in a heavy skillet over low heat for 1 hour until the fat renders completely and the pork is crispy.
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Cool the pork and rendered fat for 5 minutes, then separate the meat from any bones.
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Blend the rib meat with the rendered fat, 2 tablespoons neutral oil, and salt in a high-speed blender, adding more oil as needed until a smooth paste forms (about 1/2 cup asiento).
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Spread the asiento evenly on tortillas.
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Thin refried beans with water if necessary, then spread them evenly over the asiento.
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Layer the tortillas with shredded cabbage, mozzarella, and any other desired toppings.
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Bake the tlayuda directly on the hot pizza stone or baking sheet for about 5 minutes until crispy.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve with salsa, if desired.