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Tortas de Lomo de Cerdo

Cultural Context

Tortas de Lomo de Cerdo are a beloved Mexican street food, originating from the torta culture that combines hearty fillings with crusty bread. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick meal or snack, these tortas highlight the rich flavors of marinated pork and fresh toppings. Today, they are popular across Mexico and have found their way into various culinary scenes around the world, often customized with regional ingredients and preferences.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 kg pork loin
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
4 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt
jalapeños in vinegar
lettuce
onion
tomato
mayonnaise
queso manchego
bolillo rolls

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds crunch and sweetness without heat.

bolillo rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain rolls add fiber, while white bread is more economical.

1

Boil 2 kg of pork loin in hot water with 1 teaspoon of whole peppercorns, 4 bay leaves, 4 cloves of garlic, and 2 teaspoons of salt for about 1.5 hours.

2

Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 1.5 hours.

3

While the pork is cooking, prepare jalapeños in vinegar, lettuce, onion, and tomato.

4

Chop the lettuce and soak it in water for 15 minutes to disinfect.

5

Chop the onion finely and slice the tomato into thin rounds.

6

After 1.5 hours, remove the pork from the water and let it cool before slicing.

7

Trim excess fat from the pork loin and slice it into thin pieces.

8

Heat a comal and add a little lard, then place the pork slices on it to lightly brown them, adding a pinch of salt and garlic powder.

9

Slice the bolillo rolls in half and toast them on the comal where the pork was cooked.

10

Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on the bolillo rolls.

11

Layer the pork slices on top of the mayonnaise.

12

Add queso manchego, fresh lettuce, sliced tomato, and raw onion on top of the pork.

13

Add sliced avocado and jalapeños in vinegar to the tortas.

14

Close the tortas and serve.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingtoasting

Equipment Needed

comalknifecutting boardmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pork Loin TortasTortas de Cerdo
Local Name: Tortas de Lomo de Cerdo

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