Ingredients
- 6 ea Bolillo roll, halved, toasted
- 6 c. Carnitas, prepared
- 1 1/2 c. Avocado Salsa Verde
- 3 c. Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 3/4 c. Cabbage, shredded
- 18 slices Spicy Pickled Avocado
- 1 1/2 c. Pickled red onion, prepared
- Avocado Salsa Verde
- 2/3 c. Avocados From Mexico, stage 4, mashed
- 4 ea Tomatillos, roasted, 1/4in dice
- 2 tsp. Lime juice, fresh
- 3 tbsp. Cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/3 c. Green bell pepper, minced
- 1/3 c. White onion, minced
- 3 tbsp. Water
- As needed Kosher salt
- As needed Black pepper, ground
- Spicy Jalapeño Pickled Avocado
- 1/2 c. Jalapeño, 1/4in slice
- 3 ea Avocados From Mexico, stage 2, 1/2in baseball slice
- 1 c. Carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 c. Yellow onion, 1/4in slice
- 4 c. Apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp. Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. Oregano, dried
- 1/2 tsp. Marjoram, dried
- 4 ea Thyme sprigs, fresh
- 1 tbsp. Sugar
Instructions
- Roasted Pork Torta with Spicy Pickled Avocado:
- Heat the carnitas in a sauté pan to lightly crisp.
- Remove from heat and stir in avocado salsa verde, then sprinkle cheese over the top and let sit until just melted.
- Toast bolillo roll on the griddle. Top toasted bottom bun with carnitas mixture, shredded cabbage, spicy pickled avocado, and pickled red onion. Add top bun.
- Avocado Salsa Verde:
- Combine the avocado, tomatillo, lime juice, cilantro, bell pepper, onion, water, salt, and pepper in the blender and blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a squeeze bottle and refrigerate until needed.
- Spicy Jalapeño Pickled Avocados:
- Combine jalapeño, avocados, carrots, and yellow onions in a large container and set aside.
- In a medium sized pot, combine remaining ingredients and set over a medium-high flame.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer, and let cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove from heat and pour over vegetables.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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