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Sandwich de Pierna [Video + Recipe] Roast Pork Sandwich
See how easy it is to make Sandwich de pierna, the flavorful Dominican pulled pork sandwich, great to reuse Christmas pork roast leftovers.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 335 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 8 lices telera bread or four pan de agua rolls (see notes above)
- ½ pound cooked pork roast shredded
- 8 lices cheddar cheese
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 16 lices pickle optional
- salted butter to taste
- mustard to taste (optional)
- ketchup to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare
- Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium high heat.Unless you are using Telera slices, slice the bread rolls.
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2. Assemble
- Butter just one side of four slices of bread. Spread the other four slices of bread with mustard to taste and reserve.Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each buttered slice. Arrange four pickles on it. Top with a quarter of the pulled pork and top it with ketchup. Place tomato slices on top and cover with another slice of cheese. Cover them with the side of the bread with mustard.
Grill
- Toast the sandwich in the panini press or in the pan, press, and grill on each side until golden brown and the cheese melts.Remove and serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
5583mg
(233%)
Potassium
869mg
(25%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
2073IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
613mg
(61%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 5583mg | 233% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2073IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 613mg | 61% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.