Fried Pork Cemita

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 910kcal

Ingredients

Fried Pork Cemita

  • 8 oz Pork chops boneless
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 Brioche buns or cemita rolls
  • 1/2 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper sliced
  • ½ cup Carrots peeled and cut into sticks or use baby carrots
  • 3 TBSP Ranch dressing

Homemade Lemonade

  • 1 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 16 oz Water
  • Sugar use to taste
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • In three separate shallow dishes set up the all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika and garlic powder.
  • Dredge each pork chop in the flour, ensuring an even coating.
  • Dip the floured pork chops into the beaten eggs, coating them thoroughly.
  • Press the pork chops into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Carefully place the breaded pork chops into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 150°F (66°C), approximately 4 - 5 minutes per side.
  • Once cooked, transfer the fried pork chops to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Slice the rolls in half and lightly toast them.
  • Assemble: Place a fried pork chop on the bottom half of each roll, Sprinkle shredded Oaxaca cheese over the pork, add avocado slices on top, then add a portion of the cilantro and jalapeños to each cemita. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.
  • Mix the ingredients for the lemonade. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Enjoy your delicious fried pork cemita with carrots and ranch and homemade lemonade.

Nutrition

Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 1339mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6469IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 4mg

Fried Pork Cemita

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 910 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Fried Pork Cemita

  • 8 oz Pork chops boneless
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 Brioche buns or cemita rolls
  • 1/2 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper sliced
  • ½ cup Carrots peeled and cut into sticks or use baby carrots
  • 3 TBSP Ranch dressing

Homemade Lemonade

  • 1 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 16 oz Water
  • Sugar use to taste
  • Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • In three separate shallow dishes set up the all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika and garlic powder.
  • Dredge each pork chop in the flour, ensuring an even coating.
  • Dip the floured pork chops into the beaten eggs, coating them thoroughly.
  • Press the pork chops into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Carefully place the breaded pork chops into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 150°F (66°C), approximately 4 - 5 minutes per side.
  • Once cooked, transfer the fried pork chops to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Slice the rolls in half and lightly toast them.
  • Assemble: Place a fried pork chop on the bottom half of each roll, Sprinkle shredded Oaxaca cheese over the pork, add avocado slices on top, then add a portion of the cilantro and jalapeños to each cemita. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.
  • Mix the ingredients for the lemonade. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Enjoy your delicious fried pork cemita with carrots and ranch and homemade lemonade.

Nutrition

Calories: 910kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 50gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 269mgSodium: 1172mgPotassium: 1339mgFiber: 10gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6469IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 4mg
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