20-Min Cochinita Torta with Pickled Onions
Shredded rotisserie pork layered in a warm bolillo roll with pickled red onions, fresh cilantro, and a smear of mayo—the fast version of Yucatán's iconic handheld. The pickled onions add the essential bright bite that makes this sing.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss sliced red onion with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Let sit 5 minutes while you prep.
Step 2
Warm rotisserie pork in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into bite-size pieces, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Split bolillo rolls and lightly toast cut sides in the same skillet until golden, ~90 seconds per side.
Step 4
Spread mayo on both cut sides of each roll.
Step 5
Layer warm pork, pickled onions (with some juice), cilantro, and jalapeño on each roll.
Step 6
Serve immediately while pork and rolls are still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
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