Carnitas and Bean Sandwiches

Votes: 1

Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 2025, total fat 158 G., saturated fats 42 G., proteins 46 G., carbohydrates 109 G., fiber 18 G., cholesterol 188 mg, sodium 1009 mg, sugar 44 G.

Carnitas is pulled pork, a popular Mexican dish used in tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and other dishes. The fastest way to cook carnitas is in a pressure cooker. Tamarind imparts a sweet and sour flavor, while chipotle peppers add a spicy, smoky note. Try carnitas sandwiches with black beans, avocado, and cilantro.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Carnitas

700 g boneless pork shoulder
80 gr. tamarind paste
60 gr. brown sugar
30 g canned chipotle peppers
2 cups of orange juice
1 bottle (375 ml) tamarind soda, such as Jarritos
220 g of lard
Special equipment: pressure cooker

Black beans

1 can (425 g) canned black beans, rinsed
2 tbsp. lard

For serving

1 cup mayonnaise
4 telera buns, cut in half
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 avocados, sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Vegetable oil to toast the sandwiches

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Carnitas:

Cut the pork into 5cm cubes and set aside. Add the tamarind paste, brown sugar, and chipotle paste to a blender and blend until smooth. Rub the pork cubes with the marinade, then place in the pressure cooker along with the orange juice, tamarind soda, and lard.
Close the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the cooker to high for 1 hour. Release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and leave the pork in the cooker for 15 minutes. Remove the meat and let it cool slightly, then shred it with two forks.

Black beans:

Saute the black beans in a saucepan, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
Innings:

Spread a spoonful of mayonnaise on each bun, then spoon some refried beans onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with carnitas, red onion, avocado, and cilantro leaves, and cover with the top half of the bun.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of vegetable oil. Place the sandwiches in the skillet, press them down with another cast-iron skillet, and cook until crispy on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for about 2 more minutes.