Braised Pork Sandwich with Spicy Tomato Broth (Tortas Ahogadas)

Name: Braised Pork Sandwich with Spicy Tomato Broth (Tortas Ahogadas)
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 3 whole black peppercorns; 710 milliliters chicken broth, preferably organic; 1 dried chile de arbol, stemmed; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled; 1 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 425 grams refried pinto beans, preferably organic; 907 grams boneless pork butt, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes; 6 Roma tomatoes, cored; 6 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 bolillo rolls* or 1 1/2 baguettes, cut into 6 pieces; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 6 Tbsps vegetable shortening, preferably trans-fat-free, or lard; 1 medium white onion, quartered; 1 small white onion, quartered, cooked and peeled

Braised Pork Sandwich with Spicy Tomato Broth (Tortas Ahogadas) is a dairy free main course. One portion of this dish contains approximately 42g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 663 calories. This recipe serves 6. If you have bay leaves, refried pinto beans, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the vegetable shortening over medium-high heat.

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Vegetable Shortening

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Frying Pan

Sprinkle the pork all over with salt and pepper. Sear the meat on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

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Salt And Pepper

Meat

Pork

Carefully add 3 cups water, the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf and onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the meat is tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until the liquid completely evaporates and the pork meat is browned, about 30 minutes.

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Peppercorns

Bay Leaves

Garlic

Onion

Water

Meat

Pork

Meanwhile, warm the refried beans in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat.

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Refried Beans

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Sauce Pan

Transfer the meat to a cutting board. Discard the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf and onion. Thinly slice the pieces of pork.

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Peppercorns

Bay Leaves

Garlic

Onion

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Pork

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Cutting Board

Cut each bolillo in half lengthwise, spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans on each bottom half and top with 1/4 cup pork.

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Refried Beans

Spread

Pork

Put the other bolillo half on top.

Serve in shallow bowls and drench each torta with the warm Spicy Tomato Broth.

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Tomato

Broth

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Bowl

Combine the tomatoes, garlic, onions, oregano and chile in a blender and process until smooth.

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Tomato

Oregano

Garlic

Onion

Chili Pepper

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Blender

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Vegetable Oil

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Sauce Pan

Transfer the tomato mixture to medium, heavy saucepan and add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until bright red, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Chicken Broth

Tomato

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