Cola Chipotle Pork Tortas Recipes

TAMARIND CHIPOTLE-RUBBED CARNITAS TORTAS

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.

CHIPOTLE CARNITAS

Steps:

• Rub some salt and pepper on the pork shoulder (or beef if you're using that).
• In a dutch oven heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until it is browned. Remove the pork and set aside for now.
• Add the cumin seeds to the pan and toast in the hot oil until fragrant. Add the chopped onions and saute until lightly browned on the edges. Then add the garlic and chopped chipotle peppers and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the whole can of tomatoes including the liquid, bay leaves, dried oregano, cloves, chicken stock or some water and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the pork back to the pan and bring the contents up to a boil then lower to a bare simmer. Braise until the pork is fall-apart tender, about 3 - 4 hours (or 6 hours in a slow cooker). You can braise on the stovetop on a low heat setting, in the oven at 325 deg F, or in a slow cooker.
• The meat is done when it is fall-apart tender. Try your best to remove it in one piece and set aside. Remove the cloves, bay leaves, and oregano sprig (if you used the sprigs) from the braising liquid. Then using an immersion blender puree into a sauce. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it on the stovetop until it has reduced a little. Meanwhile, using two forks, shred the pork shoulder. Return the shredded meat to the simmering sauce. Let it heat through and soak up all the flavor and juices.

TOUCHDOWN TORTAS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• To make the chipotle mayonnaise, mix the mayonnaise, chipotles, cilantro, and lime juice until well blended.
• Cut rolls in half lengthwise.
• Pull out some of the soft white centers to make space for filling.
• Spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans on the bottom half of each.
• Top with 1/3 cup shredded chicken.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise over chicken.
• Top each with 1/6 of the Oso Sweet Onion slices and 1/4 cup lettuce.
• Cover with top halves of rolls and serve at once.

CHILE-LIME PORK TORTAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to broil.
• Place roll halves, cut sides up, on baking sheet; cover bottom halves of rolls with cheese. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted and rolls are lightly toasted. Remove from broiler.
• Mash avocado in medium bowl. Add aioli; mix well. Spread onto cut sides of tops of rolls.
• Slice Chile-Lime Pork Roast; place on bottom halves of rolls. Cover with tomatoes and tops of rolls.