Torta de Carnitas con Frijoles y Cebolla Encurtida (Pork Sandwich)
A crusty roll spread with beans and piled with crisp pork, pickled onion, avocado and fresh tomato.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Carnitas (slow cooked pork). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.58 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm the refried beans (see the base recipe) with a splash of water until spreadable, about 3 minutes.
3 min - 2
Crisp the carnitas (see the base recipe) in a hot dry frying pan for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and steaming hot all the way through.
3 min 30 s - 3
Split the rolls and toast the cut sides in a dry pan or under the grill for 2 minutes until golden.
2 min - 4
Spread both halves with refried beans. Layer carnitas, avocado, tomato, jalapeno, lettuce and pickled red onions (see the base recipe) on the base.
- 5
Close, press down gently and cut in half. Eat straight away.
Tips
- Toast the bread so the beans do not make it soggy.
- Spread beans on both halves as glue to hold the filling in.
- A soft roll with a thin crust is closest to a bolillo.
Storing and freezing
Eat fresh. The cooked pork keeps in the fridge for 3 days; build the sandwich just before serving.
Questions
What is a torta?
A torta is a Mexican sandwich on a crusty roll, usually bolillo or telera, filled with meat, beans, cheese and salad.
Can I use a different bread?
Yes, ciabatta or a soft baguette works well. Avoid very hard crusts.
Is it dairy free?
The filling is, but check that your bread contains no milk.
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Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.