Lost Carnitas Torta

A satisfying mix of savory, tangy, spicy, and creamy elements!

A traditional Mexican sandwich

Tips for this recipe

Balance the richness of the pork with slices of creamy avocado along with crisp lettuce leaves for freshness and texture!

INGREDIENTS

Carnitas
  • 1 lb of pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 oz of Lost Soul salsa
For the Torta
  • 4 bolillo rolls or telera rolls
  • Refried beans
  • Avocado slices
  • Tomato slices
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mexican crema or sour cream
  • Queso fresco, crumbled (optional)
  • Cilantro leaves (optional)

DIRECTIONS

 

Prepare the Carnitas
  1. Pour the water into a slow cooker or InstantPot
  2. Place the shoulder pork cut into chunks in a slow cooker or InstantPot
  3. Pour Lost Soul salsa over the pork and cook on high for 3 hours in the slow cooker or 30 minutes on high on the InstantPot
  4. Remove the pork and shred it, the easiest way to shred it’s with a hand mixer on low speed until it’s all shredded
Assemble the torta
  1. Slice the bolillo rolls in half lengthwise and toast them lightly on a skillet or griddle
  2. Spread a layer of refried beans on the bottom half of each roll
  3. Top the beans with a generous portion of the carnitas
  4. Layer on the avocado slices, tomato slices, and lettuce leaves
  5. Spread a dollop of mayonnaise and Mexican crema or sour cream on the top half of each roll
  6. Pour some more Lost Soul salsa on top of the layered roll
  7. Optionally, sprinkle some crumbled queso fresco and cilantro leaves over the fillings
  8. Close the tortas, serve immediately, and enjoy your delicious Lost Carnitas Torta!
Serve
  1. Close the tortas, serve immediately, and enjoy your delicious Lost Carnitas Torta!