Loaded Chorizo Tostone Nachos

Pork Butt Chorizo:

  • 1 lb. Pork Butt
  • 1 tsp. cumin seed
  • 1 tsp. coriander seed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 5 whole peppercorns (or 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper)
  • 2 Tbsp. ancho chili pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Cheddar Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)

  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium-sized onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 cups white cheddar, grated
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 Tbsp. salt

Tostones:

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 unripe plantains
  • Vegetable oil

To plate:

  • 1 lb. fresh Pork Butt Chorizo (recipe above)
  • Cooked Tostones (recipe above)
  • 1/2 cup White Cheddar Sauce
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeded
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 watermelon radish, julienned
  • 1/2 cup sunflower sprouts1 lime, quartered
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • Salt, to taste
  • 8 oz. Pork Tenderloin
  • 1/4 oz. cumin
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 3 6-inch pieces French bread
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
  • 6 slices Swiss Cheese
  • 6 slices smoked Gouda
  • 8 oz. ham (6 slices)
  • 2 oz. butter