PORK TORTAS

Tortas Ahogadas Recipe

A Mexican inspired sandwich with a spicy twist.

SAUCE:

• Remove stems from chiles and soak them in water for 30 minutes.

• Drain the chiles.

• Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

• Place all in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

• Pour through a strainer to remove any seeds.

• Season with salt to taste.



SANDWICH:

• Sauté pork or grill until fully cooked.

• Slice into thin slices.

• Spread refried beans on one side of the sub roll.

• Lay pork slices on top of refried beans.

• Top with tomato, avocado and onion.

• Sprinkle the sandwich with oregano and pour the sauce over the top. The sauce amount can vary depending on how saucy and spicy you like your sandwich.

• Top with the top part of the sub roll
SAUCE:

2 ounces dried Arbol chiles
1 cup boiling water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 whole clove
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1 clove garlic - minced
salt to taste

SANDWICH
4 sub rolls

1 pound pork loin, sliced thin

1 can refied beans - warmed

2 tomatoes - sliced

2 avocados - sliced

1 onion - sliced thin

2 sprigs fresh oregano - for garnish