Pork Roll Mexican Style (Rollo De Puerco A La Mexic

Name: Pork Roll Mexican Style (Rollo De Puerco A La Mexicana)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork loin; 3 poblano chiles; 1/2 lb oaxaca cheese, crumbled or 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 bay leaves; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; water, to cover; 3 tomatoes, pureed and sieved

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs pork loin
3 poblano chiles
1/2 lb oaxaca cheese, crumbled or 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
water, to cover
3 tomatoes, pureed and sieved

1
Char the Poblano chilies over a gas flame until blackened on all sides.
2
Place them in a plastic bag and let stand for 10 minutes to steam.
3
Peel and core the Chilies.
4
Remove seeds, rinse and pat dry.
5
Cut Poblanos into thin strips, set aside.
6
Cut the porkloin in half lengthwise, cutting to-but not through-other side; open halves, laying the pork flat.
7
Cut each half lengthwise, cutting to-but not through-other side; open halves, laying pork flat.
8
Distribute the Poblano strips and cheese evenly over the pork; roll lengthwise and tie with kitchen twine.
9
Heat oil in a large dutch oven and brown pork roll on all sides; set aside.
10
Saute carrots, onion and celery in the dutch oven until softened, about 10 minutes.
11
Add bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste.
12
Place pork on top of the vegetables and cover with water.
13
Simmer until tender (there was not length of time given - I'm guessing at least 1 hour and maybe up to 2 hours - let me know what works when you try it please). (One review suggested 1 hour 15 minutes).
14
Add the tomato puree to the cooking liquid and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
15
Slice pork and arrange on a platter.
16
Pour the sauce with the vegetables over the meat.
17
Serve with white rice.

984

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs pork loin, 3 poblano chiles, 1/2 lb oaxaca cheese, crumbled or 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Pork Roll Mexican Style (Rollo De Puerco A La Mexicana) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pork Roll Mexican Style (Rollo De Puerco A La Mexicana)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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