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Tortas

Cultural Context

Tortas are a beloved Mexican street food, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. They originated from the traditional bolillo bread and are filled with a variety of ingredients, reflecting regional flavors and personal preferences. Today, tortas are popular not only in Mexico but also in the United States, where they have become a staple in Mexican restaurants and food trucks alike.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4.5 kg pork
1/2 large onion
4 bay leaves
8 allspice berries
4 cloves
5 large garlic cloves
salt to taste

bolillo bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Salsa verde is fresher and can be made from scratch.

1

Add the pork to a steamer with enough water to cover the meat.

2

Add 1/2 large onion, 4 bay leaves, 8 allspice berries, 4 cloves, and 5 large garlic cloves to the steamer.

3

Add approximately 1 tablespoon of salt or to taste.

4

Cover the steamer and cook for about 2 to 2.5 hours until the meat is very tender.

5

If the pork is in larger pieces, it may take closer to 2.5 hours; smaller pieces may cook in about 2 hours.

6

The longer you cook the pork, the more tender it will be.

Cooking Techniques

spreadinggrilling

Equipment Needed

steamer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Mexican SandwichTorta Mexicana
Local Name: Tortas

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