Description
These Mexican Pork Rolls combine tender, shredded Pork Carnitas with rich homemade enchilada sauce, sweet caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella cheese inside soft white bread rolls. A perfect quick and flavorful meal topped with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
- 1/2 cup Enchilada Sauce (preferably homemade – Easy Classic Enchilada Sauce)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or any other good melting cheese)
Caramelized Onions
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 2 brown onions, halved and finely sliced
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Other
- 4 soft white bread rolls
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp oil for browning pork carnitas
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a fry pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Then add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring until the onions become sticky and caramelized. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Brown Pork Carnitas: Wipe the pan clean and heat 1/2 tbsp oil over high heat. Add the shredded Pork Carnitas and press down lightly with a spatula to crisp the bottom. Cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the underside is golden brown and crisp. Remove from pan without flipping.
- Mix Filling: Combine the browned Pork Carnitas with the enchilada sauce in the pan and mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Preheat Grill: Set the grill (broiler) on high to prepare for melting cheese on the rolls.
- Assemble Rolls: Split the soft white bread rolls in half. Divide the pork and enchilada sauce filling evenly onto the bottom halves. Top each with an even layer of grated mozzarella cheese.
- Grill Cheese: Place the assembled rolls under the preheated grill for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the grill, top each with the caramelized onions and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Close the rolls with their top halves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use homemade enchilada sauce for the best flavor, but store-bought works in a pinch.
- Pressing the pork while browning helps create delightful crispy edges.
- Soft white bread rolls are recommended for easy warming and melting cheese.
- Caramelized onions add a lovely sweetness and depth that balances the savory pork.
- Serve immediately after grilling to enjoy warm, melty cheese and crispy pork.