Jul 14 2026
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Cochinita Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
Time5h
Serves4

cochinita pork, spicy pickled red onion, cilantro lime aioli, bolillo roll

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Ingredients

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Cochinita Pork

Spicy Pickled Red Onion

Cilantro Lime Aioli

Bolillo Roll

Method

Cochinita Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Place the pork shoulder in a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a large Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated pork on all sides until browned. Add bay leaves and cover with a lid. Cook in the oven for 4-5 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks and mix it with the juices in the Dutch oven.

Spicy Pickled Red Onion

  1. 5

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine the lime juice, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve.

  2. 6

    Pickle the Onions

    Place the sliced red onions and jalapeño in a jar. Pour the boiling pickling liquid over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

Cilantro Lime Aioli

  1. 7

    Mix the Aioli

    In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and minced garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 8

    Prepare the Rolls

    Slice the bolillo rolls in half. Toast them lightly, if desired.

  2. 9

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of each bolillo roll, add a generous amount of shredded cochinita pork, top with spicy pickled red onions, and drizzle with cilantro lime aioli. Place the top half of the roll on and serve immediately.

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