Tortas De Cochinita Pibil
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Tortas
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tortas De Cochinita Pibil
Description
Tortas De Cochinita Pibil feature bolillo bread, butter toasted to add a slight crunch and richness, filled with slow-cooked cochinita pibil pork known for its smoky and spiced flavor. The meat is heated until hot and piled generously onto the bottom half of the bread. Layered atop are pickled onions which introduce a sharp, tangy contrast, creamy slices of avocado that cool and smooth the sandwich, and optional jalapeños for heat.
Toasting the buns with butter creates a toasted, buttery texture that holds up to the moist filling. Mayonnaise can be spread on the toasted bread to add richness and help keep the sandwich moist. Pressing the sandwich gently before serving melds the components without compressing them too much, preserving the textures.
The amount of pork used per sandwich can be adjusted depending on preference, starting with about one cup per torta. These sandwiches are best enjoyed warm.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cochinita pibil Or more depending according to taste, prepared
- 4 bolillo bread
- butter for toasting the bread
- 1 avocado
- onion pickled
- mayonnaise optional
Instructions
- Heat up the cochinita pibil in a skillet or saucepan over medium high heat.
- Spread butter over the bolillo or bun and toast them lightly on a skillet. It adds that perfect crunch.
- Once the buns are toasted toasted, spread mayo if you choose to use any.
- On the bottom bun, pile on a generous amount of your saucy pulled pork.
- Top it with pickled onion for crunchy contrast then avocado and jalapeños.
- Place the top bun on, press gently, and voilà! Ready to be enjoyed while warm.
Notes
- The quantity of cochinita pibil can be adjusted to your liking; typically start with one cup per torta and add more for a fuller sandwich.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Tortas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1torta | |
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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