There used to be this place I visited back home. It was a little Mexican hole-in-the-wall. We’re talking authentic…with salsa so hot your eyelashes curled when you smelled it. They only had a few tables, so you really couldn’t stay and eat. This was a grab ‘n go kinda joint. And trust me when I say that I loved grabbing.
My favorite “snack” (ahem) was their Tortas de Colita de Pavo.
Do you speak Spanish? If you do…you know THAT is a turkey butt sandwich. Yeah, I said turkey butt sandwich. Okay, technically turkey “tail”, but my dad always teased me and told me it was turkey behind. Whatever. They had some dang fine behinds on bread, if I may be so bold.
So, when I heard about this week’s Global Street Food #SundaySupper, hosted by Bea of The Not So Cheesy Kitchen and Heather of girlichef, all I could think of was those tortas.
Tortas are Mexican sandwiches that are usually filled with meat and fixings, and they are most often served on a bolillo roll. They are considered one of the most traditional types of “street food” in Mexico. Why? Because you just grab ‘n go, people. Grab ‘n go…and then eat.
Now, imagine my surprise when I decided on making tortas and turkey butts were nowhere to be found. Who knew it was so hard to find bagged turkey butts? Not I.
So, I settled on my other favorite torta…Tortas de Milanesa. Tortas de Milanesa are fried pork/beef/chicken cutlet sandwiches. And they are divine. I decided on pork for this version, because pork is the BEST white meat.
These are super simple to make. And they are a total comfort food for me.
My wife had NEVER had a torta before. *faint* She’s requested we have them once a week since she tasted these. I’ve taught her well.
I found the perfect recipe for these tortas on one of my very favorite food blogs, Spicie Foodie. Nancy, miss Spicie Foodie herself, really knows her way around a torta. And you will too…after you make these!
Tortas de Milanesa (Fried Pork Cutlet Sandwiches)
Ingredients (6-8 sandwiches)
1 lb. thinly sliced pork cutlets (boneless)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 eggs, whisked together in a large, shallow bowl
Oil (for frying)
6-8 bolillo rolls (or other sandwich roll)
Toppings: refried beans, sour cream, crumbled queso fresco cheese (or feta), shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, thinly sliced onion, avocado slices, hot sauce
Instructions
Heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow dish.
Dip the pork cutlets into the eggs, and then into the breadcrumb mixture, coating pork on all sides.
Once oil is hot, fry pork on both sides until browned and cooked through. Drain pork on a paper towel-lined plate once removed from the skillet after frying.
To assemble torta: Cut bolillo rolls in half. Spread a layer of refried beans on the bottom half of the bread. Top with pork, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and a few dashes of hot sauce. Spread a thin layer of sour cream on the top half of the bread before topping the sandwich.
Serve immediately.
Boom! Flavor town.
Sometimes the easiest things to make taste the most delicious.
Now to find those turkey butts…
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Make sure you check out the other #SundaySupper participants to see what they’ve whipped up for today’s Global Street Food party!
Bread on the Boulevard
Bavarian Soft Pretzels from The Foodie Army Wife
Pao de Queijo from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Gluten Free Focaccia di recco from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
Martabak (stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread) from The Urban Mrs
Socca from Curious Cuisiniere
Hand-Held Savory Eats
Carnitas Tortas from Cookin’ Mimi
Schnitzelwecken {Schnitzel on a bun} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Tortas de Milanesa (Pork Cutlet Sandwiches) from Juanita’s Cocina
Waffle Cone Fried Chicken from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Feta Chicken Kabobs from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Beef Taquitos from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Chorizo, Chimichurri and Salsa Sandwiches from Vintage Kitchen Notes
Falafel Pita Sandwich from Mama’s Blissful Bites
Croque Monsieur from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Chicken and Chorizo Street Tacos from I Run For Wine
Tandoori Chicken Wrap from Foxes Love Lemons
SoCal Rolled Tacos from Webicurean
Samosas from Soni’s Food
Beef and Pork Empanadas from Magnolia Days
To-Go Containers
NicaMales (Nicaraguan Street Food) from The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
Currywurst mit Pommes from girlichef
Arancinis from My cute bride
Poutine from Noshing with the Nolands
Tokyo University Potatoes from NinjaBaking.com
Tacos de Carne Asada from Family Foodie
Sweets on the Streets
Nutella Crepes from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Easy Apple Churros with Dulce de Leche from Daily Dish Recipes
Kettle Corn from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Hotteok from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Funnel Cake 3 Ways from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Sweet Corn Tamale (Tamal Asado) from Basic N Delicious
Pisang Goreng (Deep Fried Bananas) from Food Lust People Love
Banana Nutella Swirl Gelato from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Grab a Thermos
Wine Pairing Recommendations For Global Street Food #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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