Sour cream, optional, but seen as disgusting to this cook
Instructions
Decide on your preferred protein. We usually go with shredded pork. To cook the pork, I rub 1 tbsp of Diamond kosher salt in to about 4-6 lbs of pork butt or pork shoulder. Rub the salt on all sides of the meat. If using Morton's kosher salt, reduce to 1/2 tbsp. Put it in the crockpot, put the crockpot on a heavy duty cutting board to protect your counters, and cook on low for 15 hours. Yes, 15 hours. It won't burn the pork. Swearsies. Unless your crockpot is powered by nuclear energy. Who am I to judge? Once finished cooking, allow the meat to cool a bit, and shred with two forks, removing any fatty parts. Cool completely in the fridge, then divide in half. Freeze half of the meat, or plan to use later that week. This method works great for tough cuts of beef too, like roasts. For chicken, I would plan for 6-8 hours of cooking time.
Chop your toppings of choice the night before serving this dinner, and store in the fridge. We are fairly cut and dry with onions and cilantro, but cabbage rules too! Basically, whatever tickles your fancy.
Heat a heavy skillet (like cast iron) over medium heat for 10 minutes. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil* in the skillet in the last few minutes of preheating. Drop 1 corn tortilla in to the skillet, and cook until you see parts of it bubble up. Flip, and cook on the other side. This will likely take 15-30 seconds per side. You want the tortillas to get soft and pliable, so do not cook until crispy. Remove using tongs, and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat until all the tortillas you desire are heated up.*You could also do a small squirt of olive oil between tortillas, using a Misto or something similar if you are worried about using too much oil.
Simply place the tortillas, meat/protein, and toppings in the middle of the kitchen table, and let everyone assemble their own. Sit back and bask in the praise from the happy eaters in your family. Bonus: if you used a cast iron skillet for those tortillas, guess who doesn't have to wash that dish tonight? You. You smart little minx.Serve with rice, beans, and a salad for a delicious and healthy meal.