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Tortas Ahogadas

 
                                                                                                 
Ingredients:

 

SAUCE:

- 2 ounces dried Arbol peppers
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 whole clove
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic - minced
salt to taste
Tortas:
- 4 Bolillo o Telera bread
- 1 pound pork loin, sliced thin
- 1 can refied beans, heated
- 2 tomatoes - sliced
- 2 avocados - sliced
- 1 onion - sliced thin
- 2 sprigs fresh cilantro - for garnish
Directions
Sauce:
  • Remove stems from peppers and cook them for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the peppers
  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes
  • Place all in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.
  • Pour through a strainer to remove any seeds.
  • Season with salt to taste.


Torta:

 

Sauté pork or grill until fully cooked.
Slice into thin slices.
Spread refried beans on one side of the bread.
Lay pork slices on top of refried beans.
Top with tomato, avocado and onion.
Sprinkle the torta with oregano and pour the sauce over the top.
The sauce amount can vary depending on how saucy and spicy you like your torta.
Top with the top part of the bread.
 
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot, these tortas should be eaten just after making them. They are spicy, but very delicious.