Torta Ahogada (Mexican "Drowned" Sandwich) | Saveur

Torta Ahogada (Mexican "Drowned" Sandwich) | Saveur

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This popular Mexican sandwich from the state of Jalisco is filled with crisp roast pork, then "drowned" in a spicy chile de arbol sauce.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> oz. dried chiles de arbol (about 30), stemmed and seeded
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground cumin
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub> tsp. ground allspice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub> tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 crusty bolillo or Italian roll
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups leftover roasted pork shoulder, shredded
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 radish, thinly sliced

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