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Ham al Pastor Sandwich

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nowayjosecuisine558.233 months agoWaivio3 min read

Experience a fusion of flavors with this Ham al Pastor Sandwich, where savory ham meets a tangy, slightly spicy dressing. Perfectly melted cheese and fresh toppings make this sandwich irresistible for any meal.

Ingredients

For the Marinade:
🌶️ 3 guajillo peppers
🧅 1/2 onion
🧄 5 garlic cloves
🍃 2 bay leaves
🌿 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
🌰 1/2 tsp whole allspice
⚫ 1 tsp peppercorn
💧 Water (enough to cover ingredients)
For the Dressing:
🍑 1 can of sliced peaches, drained
🌶️ 3 chipotles in adobo
🍯 2 tbsp brown sugar
🍺 1 beer
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
⚫ 1/2 tsp black pepper
🌽 3 tbsp corn starch
💧 3 tbsp cold water
For the Sandwich:
🍞 1 loaf of French bread
🧀 Shredded Chihuahua cheese
🌰 Sliced red onion
🥬 Green leaf lettuce

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade:
- In a pot, combine the guajillo peppers, onion, garlic, bay leaves, coriander seeds, allspice, peppercorns, and enough water to cover the ingredients.
- Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the sliced ham and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Place the marinated ham on a greased sheet pan and broil until the edges are slightly charred.
Make the Dressing:
- In a separate pot, combine the peaches, chipotles in adobo, brown sugar, beer, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Mix corn starch with cold water, and add to the blended mixture. Stir continuously over low heat until the dressing thickens.
- Transfer to a squeeze bottle for easy application.
Assemble the Sandwich:
- Preheat the broiler again.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half horizontally.
- Place shredded Chihuahua cheese on top of both halves. On one half, layer the broiled ham.
- Broil until cheese is melted.
- Remove from broiler and add dressing, sliced red onion, and green leaf lettuce.
- Cap with the other half of the bread, slice, and serve immediately.