How to make Carnitas Torta

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta provides a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a pan and heat on high until simmering.

Add sliced red onions to the simmering mixture to pickle them.

Simmer carnitas in enchilada sauce with Chipotle and agave for flavor.

Make avocado crema by mashing avocado with crema, lime juice, and salt.

Brush bolillo rolls with melted salted butter and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes.

Assemble the sandwich by piling on the saucy carnitas, pickled onions, avocado crema, and chicharrones.

Top with fresh cilantro.

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