TAMARIND CHIPOTLE-RUBBED CARNITAS TORTAS
Provided by Eric Greenspan
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the carnitas: Cut the pork into 2-inch cubes and set aside. Add the tamarind paste, brown sugar and chipotles to a blender and puree until smooth. Rub the pork cubes with the marinade, then place in a pressure cooker along with the orange juice, tamarind soda and lard. Lock the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions and set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for releasing the pressure, then let sit for 15 minutes. Remove the pork and let cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
- For the black beans: Fry the black beans in a saucepan with the lard, then transfer to a blender and pulse until coarsely blended.
- To serve: Spread a spoonful of mayonnaise on each roll, then add some refried beans on the bottom half of each. Top with the shredded carnitas, red onion, avocado, cilantro leaves and the top half of the roll.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of vegetable oil. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and use another cast-iron skillet to weigh down the sandwiches until crispy on the first side, about 2 minutes. Flip and repeat, about 2 minutes more.
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Fortune Udochukwu
[email protected]These tortas are a great way to use up leftover carnitas.
Nasrin Akter Mayna
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pork, but I loved these tortas. The tamarind-chipotle rub gave the pork a really unique and delicious flavor.
Namirembe Brenda
[email protected]I made these tortas for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.
Ndagire Florence
[email protected]These tortas are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Clara Carballa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I used less chipotle than the recipe called for. The tortas were still flavorful without being too spicy.
Tortle
[email protected]These tortas are a little messy to eat, but they're totally worth it.
Bonnie Walker
[email protected]I've tried several different carnitas torta recipes, and this one is by far the best.
Mohammed Babla
[email protected]I made these tortas for a Cinco de Mayo party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Robert Ross
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The tortas were still delicious.
Chebet Shamira
[email protected]I love the crispy edges of the carnitas in these tortas.
Paul Downey
[email protected]These tortas are a great way to use up leftover pork.
destroyer12 gaming
[email protected]I've been making these tortas for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and so delicious.
Md Showrv
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The pork was tough and the flavors didn't blend well.
Thasli
[email protected]I made these tortas for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best carnitas tortas he's ever had.
Anele Ntshingila
[email protected]These tortas are perfect for a party or potluck.
Fatma Abubakar
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The tamarind and chipotle give the pork a unique and delicious taste.
Xtylish __ZOYA
[email protected]The carnitas were a little dry for my taste, but the overall flavor was good.
noyon ghosh
[email protected]I've made these tortas twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Mina Mckena
[email protected]These carnitas tortas were a hit with my family! The tamarind-chipotle rub gave the pork so much flavor, and the pickled onions and cilantro added a nice freshness.