Sandwich de Pierna [Video+Recipe] Roast Pork Sandwich
See how easy it is to make Sandwich de pierna, the flavorful Dominican pulled pork sandwich, great to reuse Christmas pork roast leftovers.
Servings 4 portions
Calories 335kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices telera bread or four pan de agua rolls (see notes above)
- ½ pound cooked pork roast shredded
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 16 slices pickle optional
- salted butter to taste
- Mustard to taste (optional)
- Ketchup to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare
- Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium high heat.Unless you are using Telera slices, slice the bread rolls.
2. Assemble
- Butter just one side of four slices of bread. Spread the other four slices of bread with mustard to taste and reserve.Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each buttered slice. Arrange four pickles on it. Top with a quarter of the pulled pork and top it with ketchup. Place tomato slices on top and cover with another slice of cheese. Cover them with the side of the bread with mustard.
Grill
- Toast the sandwich in the panini press or in the pan, press, and grill on each side until golden brown and the cheese melts.Remove and serve right away.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 5583mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2073IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 613mg | Iron: 2mg
