Chivito de Cerdo - Receta de Locos X el Asado

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing creaminess.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

Cut the pork loin into very thin slices using a sharp knife.

Cover the pork with plastic wrap and pound it to flatten.

Season the pork with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, then let it marinate for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Prepare the sandwich fillings by placing mushrooms in a bag and seasoning with salt, paprika, ají molido, and black pepper, then add olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes before grilling.

In a skillet, heat some oil and add sliced red onion and jalapeño. Season with a little salt and sugar to caramelize the onion, cooking for about 5 minutes until tender.

Grill the marinated pork loin for about 3 minutes on each side until slightly charred, then place mozzarella cheese on top to melt.

Assemble the sandwich with the grilled pork, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms, jalapeños, and lettuce, adding mayonnaise as desired.

Serve immediately with a cold beer.

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