Mexican Pork Rolls
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
20 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
419 kcal
-
Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Pork Rolls
Report
Soft white rolls piled high with shredded pork mixed with enchilada sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese and caramelized onions.
Share:
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (preferably homemade - here is my Easy Classic Enchilada Sauce)
Caramelized Onions
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 2 brown onions , halved and finely sliced
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
To Serve
- 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (or any other good melting cheese)
- 4 soft white bread rolls
- fresh parsley , finely chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a fry pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 7 minutes, stirring every now and then so they cook evenly. Add remaining Caramelized Onion ingredients and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sticky and caramelised. Remove onion from pan and set aside.
- Brown Pork Carnitas: Wipe pan clean and return to stove. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil over high heat. Add Pork Carnitas and press down lightly with a spatula to help crisp up. When the Pork Carnitas are heated through and the underside is golden brown and crisp (about 1 to 1/2 minutes), remove from pan (do not flip).
- Place Pork Carnitas and Enchilada Sauce and mix to combine.
- Preheat grill (broiler) on high.
- Split rolls in half. Divide the Filling between them and pile onto the bottom half of the roll. Top with cheese then grill (broil) for 3 minutes until melted.
- Remove from the grill, top with caramelised onion and sprinkle with parsley (if using).
- Sandwich with the other half of the bread roll and serve immediately.
Notes
- Caramelized onions can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.
- FREEZER FRIENDLY: Combine the Pork Carnitas and Enchilada sauce in a ziplock bag, and place the caramelised onion in a separate ziplock bag. Freeze until required. Defrost completely before using and warm in microwave.
- The reason I only cook one side of the Pork Carnitas is to keep the pulled pork as juicy as possible while still adding the crunch from the browning on one side.
- Nutrition per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
212g
Calories
419cal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
48.1g
(16%)
Protein
21.2g
(42%)
Fat
15.8g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
7.6g
(38%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
163mg
(5%)
Fiber
4.9g
(20%)
Sugar
9.5g
(19%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13.2mg
(15%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 212g | |
| Calories | 419cal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48.1g | 16% |
| Protein | 21.2g | 42% |
| Fat | 15.8g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9.5g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
