HOW TO MAKE A PORK TORTA Mexican Pulled Pork Sandwich

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable and flavorful.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans offer a healthier profile, while canned beans save time.

bolillo rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain rolls are more nutritious, while white bread is budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Put the pork into the crock pot.

Sprinkle the pork generously with adobo spice.

Add half an onion and 1 cup of water to the crock pot.

Cook the pork in the crock pot overnight.

Shred the pork after cooking.

Slice the teleras in half.

Toast the teleras using bacon fat.

Spread mayo on the toasted teleras.

Add pickled carrots, shredded pork, tomato slices, and avocado slices to the sandwich.

Assemble the sandwich and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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