How to make tortas ahogadas (drowned Tortas)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher and healthier, while canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

Cut the pork shoulder into smaller pieces for faster cooking.

Season the pork with a little salt for flavor.

Heat lard in a pot and add the pork pieces to cook.

Chop the purple onion into thin circles.

Squeeze 5 limes for juice and set aside.

Add the chopped onions to the pot with the pork.

Add black pepper to the pot.

Cover the pot and let the pork cook until tender.

Toast the jalapeños on the side until they soften.

Blend the tomatoes with some water to make the sauce.

Add the blended tomato sauce to the pot with the pork.

Add cumin, sesame seeds, and oregano to the pot.

Squeeze the juice of the limes into the pot.

Add the toasted jalapeños to the pot.

Cook until the pork has a brown color and is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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