Fried Pork Cemita

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1492kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water:

  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • 24 oz Water cold

Fried Pork Cemita

  • 2 Pork chops boneless
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 Brioche buns or cemita rolls
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper sliced
  • 1 Apple sliced

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • In a pitcher, add thinly sliced cucumber to cold water. Stir well and refrigerate to allow the flavors to infuse.
  • 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 150F (66C), 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 half of the cilantro and jalapeños to each Cemita. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy your delicious fried pork cemita with sliced apple and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 1492kcal | Carbohydrates: 139g | Protein: 82g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 297mg | Sodium: 2352mg | Potassium: 1507mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1355IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 10mg

Fried Pork Cemita

No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1492 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cucumber Water:

  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • 24 oz Water cold

Fried Pork Cemita

  • 2 Pork chops boneless
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 Brioche buns or cemita rolls
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper sliced
  • 1 Apple sliced

Instructions
 

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • In a pitcher, add thinly sliced cucumber to cold water. Stir well and refrigerate to allow the flavors to infuse.
  • 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 150F (66C), 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 half of the cilantro and jalapeños to each Cemita. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy your delicious fried pork cemita with sliced apple and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 1492kcalCarbohydrates: 139gProtein: 82gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 297mgSodium: 2352mgPotassium: 1507mgFiber: 15gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1355IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 10mg
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