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Mexican Pork Carnitas Torta

Published: Jan 14, 2017 · Updated: Oct 24, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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This type of torta was sold at a street food stand in my hometown of Tampico, Tamaulipas, many years ago. The stand was located at the corner of the municipal market one block from the Maritime Terminal; it was a busy area since the train station was also close by. For some reason, these sandwiches were only sold in the evenings.

Mexican Pork Carnitas Torta

Mexican pork carnitas torta


Sometimes my dad would buy some tortas to bring home for dinner, but since we didn’t live close to that area, the sandwiches were already cold when my father arrived home. We still enjoyed them anyway, since it wasn’t very often that we got to have them. Nowadays, I prefer to have them cold, just to go back in time to those moments with my dad!

Mexican pork carnitas torta, Learn how to do make it today.

One of the things that made this sandwich so special was the salsa. Local sandwich vendors always offered their own bottled salsa, found alongside the traditional pickled jalapeños and carrots used to spice up the sandwich. I posted the recipe for the red-hot bottled sauce last week and you can find the link HERE, but you can also use a store-bought red sauce.

It really changes the whole flavor of the sandwich.
In Mexico, tacos are the number one favorite street food, but tortas are in second place. Kids take them to school for lunch, since most schools don’t offer a cafeteria service.

How to make Pork Carnitas Torta

Other types of bread to use French or Italian bread. The bread I used for these pictures is from my local Sprouts grocery store.

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Mexican pork carnitas torta, Easier Than You Think


DIRECTIONS:

Mexican pork carnitas torta, Visit our site to check out the full recipe.
  • Cut the rolls in half lengthwise, and remove some of the crumbs from the middle of the bread. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. When hot, place the rolls upside down to warm. This will take about 1 minute, then remove.
  • Spread mayonnaise on one side of each roll and beans on the other.
  • Divide the carnitas between the two bottom sides of the rolls. Top the meat with the shredded cabbage, tomato, and onion slices. Finally, place the tops of the bread on the sandwiches.
Mexican pork carnitas torta

If you want your torta to be crispy, place on the hot griddle again, making sure the tops don’t fall off and add some butter or oil to the griddle. Heat the tortas, while pressing down with a spatula, turning once for about 1-2 minutes per side.

To serve, drizzle with some hot bottled sauce or add some pickled carrots.

Enjoy!

Provecho!

Mely Martinez,

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Mexican pork carnitas torta

Mely Martínez
In Mexico, tacos are the number one favorite street food, but tortas are in second place. Kids take them to school for lunch, since most schools don’t offer a cafeteria service. Mexican Pork Carnitas Torta.
4.8 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Antojitos
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2
Calories 562 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Pork Carnitas shredded (about 1 ½ cups)*
  • 2 Crusty bolillos or teleras; you can use Kaiser rolls too.**
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 2 onion slices
  • ½ cup of cabbage finely sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 6 Tablespoons refried beans
  • A few drops of hot red bottled sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cut the rolls in half lengthwise, and remove some of the crumbs from the middle of the bread.
  • Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. When hot, place the rolls upside down to warm. This will take about 1 minute, then remove.
  • Spread mayonnaise on one side of each roll and beans on the other.
  • Divide the carnitas between the two bottom sides of the rolls. Top the meat with the shredded cabbage, tomato, and onion slices. Finally, place the tops of the bread on the sandwiches.

Notes

* You can also use baked pork or cooked pork meat.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1SandwichCalories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 745mgPotassium: 498mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 6.9mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Queenie

    May 12, 2022 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and my kids loved it.
    I grew up in a Hispanic household but never learned to make these for myself. Your recipe was so good. I liked to tip to remove some of the center of the bread and to grill the bolillo. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  2. Israel Carrera

    March 31, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    4 stars
    I'm going to try this recipe I love Tortas mainly de Lengua ( Beef Tongue )
    Thank you Mrs. Martinez

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      March 31, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      Hello Israel,

      Tortas de lengua are amazing. I hope you like this Carnitas Torta, too!

      Reply
  3. Anonymous

    January 26, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    Bridget Lloyd:

    My mom loved this recipe! She sent me the link and now I'm dying to try it too. I bet it's delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Jens C. Kruse

    January 19, 2017 at 6:24 am

    Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous

    January 15, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    Hoy no es dia de guisar, y tu entrada de hoy me lleva directo al mercado a comprar las carnitas para hacer unas riquisimas tortas como las que nos dices. Mil gracias.

    Manos maravillosas

    Reply
  6. Anonymous

    January 15, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    5 stars

    M-m-m-m-m, Sounds soooo gooood!! I have to try this including the home made hot sauce!!

    Ron.

    Reply
    • Dewayne

      August 14, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe...i made it and was total success for my first time everyone loved i even ate mine before i remember to take a picture 😆 loved it!

      Reply
      • Mely Martínez

        August 15, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Hello Dewayne,
        Do not worry if you didn't take a picture, I'm glad you like the Pork Carnitas Torta.

  7. Anonymous

    January 15, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    Looks delicious! Great pictures too!

    Prieta

    Reply

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