Mexican Pulled Pork Tortas

Tender, juicy pulled pork slow-roasted with Mexican spices, piled onto grilled bolillo rolls with refried beans, queso panela, avocado, and a zesty cabbage-carrot coleslaw. A classic Mexican street food sandwich, perfect for sharing.

IntermediateMexicanServes 8

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Source Video
9h 50m
Prep
4h 5m
Cook
1h 40m
Cleanup
15h 35m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$38.75
Per serving:$4.84

Critical Success Points

  • • Cut and season pork thoroughly for maximum flavor.
  • • Marinate pork at least 8 hours for best results.
  • • Blend braising liquid until smooth for even flavor.
  • • Roast pork low and slow until fork-tender.
  • • Shred pork while mixing with juices for moistness.

Safety Warnings

  • • Use caution when handling hot pans and oven.
  • • Let pork cool slightly before shredding to avoid burns.
  • • Wash hands after handling raw pork and chiles.
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