Torta Ahogada

Torta Ahogada

www.rickbayless.com

Delight in the messy, fiery goodness of Torta Ahogada with carnitas, pickled onion, and Árbol Chile—Rick Bayless's take on this Guadalajara classic. Perfect for 4 servings.

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Cooking tools:

  • Blender
  • Food processor
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Soup bowl
  • Dish
  • Bread knife
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Can opener
  • Plate
  • Water spray bottle
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced (divided use)
  • 2/3 cup vinegar (any light vinegar will do) (divided use)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano,
  • Salt
  • 1 15 ounce can tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted) (divided use)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled, whole (divided use)
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 10 árbol chiles , stemmed
  • About 2/3 cup cooked beans (any color is welcome here) with just enough liquid to cover, canned or home-cooked
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons fresh-rendered pork lard or vegetable oil
  • 4 birote rolls or 8-inch demi-baguettes
  • About 1 pound carnitas (homemade or bought from a grocery or taqueria that makes carnitas), warm

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