Tortas Ahogadas Recipe

Name: Tortas Ahogadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork butt, fat trimmed, cut into 3 or 4 large pieces; 1/4 cup canola oil; One 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer; 6 to 8 dried chile de arbol; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 white onion, diced; 1 jalapeno, cored, seeded and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; One 28-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 bolillo rolls (see Cook's Note); Olive oil, for brushing; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Pico de gallo, recipe follows; Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows; 4 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; Juice of 1 lime

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds boneless pork butt, fat trimmed, cut into 3 or 4 large pieces
1/4 cup canola oil
One 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer
6 to 8 dried chile de arbol
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 white onion, diced
1 jalapeno, cored, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
One 28-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 bolillo rolls (see Cook's Note)
Olive oil, for brushing
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Pico de gallo, recipe follows
Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 red onion, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Sea salt
1 bay leaf
Pinch cayenne
Pinch ground cinnamon
1 whole star anise
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1
For the braised pork butt: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, mustard, coriander, salt and pepper.
3
Pat the pork dry, then coat it with the rub.
4
In a large cast-iron pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat.
5
Sear the pork until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Pour in the beer, cover the pan tightly with foil and transfer it to the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
7
Let the pork cool a bit before shredding.
8
For the tomato sauce: Soak the chile de arbol for 20 minutes in warm water.
9
Once rehydrated, remove the stems and seeds and roughly chop.
10
Heat the canola in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add the onion and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
12
Stir in the chile de arbol, jalapeno, garlic, cumin and oregano and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant.
13
Add the vinegar, tomatoes and 1 cup water.
14
Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring often.
15
When done, puree the sauce until smooth.
16
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
17
To assemble the sandwich: Slice the bolillos in half, leaving them hinged at one end.
18
Brush the insides with olive oil.
19
Place the bolillos cut-side up on a baking sheet; transfer to the oven and toast until crispy, about 5 minutes.
20
Fill each bolillo with some shredded pork, topped with some tomato sauce, shredded cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo and pickled red onions.
21
Serve.
22
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion, cilantro and garlic.
23
Mix to combine.
24
Season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
25
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
26
Add the olive oil, the onions and some sea salt, and saute until the onions are just softened, about 5 minutes.
27
Add the bay leaf, cayenne, cinnamon, start anise, honey, red wine vinegar and just enough water to cover.
28
Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.
29
Set aside to cool to room temperature.
30
Remove the whole spices and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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

You need 43 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Tortas Ahogadas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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