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Bondiola Sandwich (Argentine Grilled Pork Roll)

One serving has 675 kcal and 36 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of thiamin (161%), selenium (112%), niacin (72%), riboflavin (71%), zinc (64%) and pyridoxine (59%). Ready in 35 minutes.

Bondiola Sandwich (Argentine Grilled Pork Roll)
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  • Preparation: 15 min
  • Cooking: 20 min
  • Makes: 1 serving (365 g)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Diets: Dairy-free, High protein
  • Contains: gluten, pork, sulphite

Ingredients

  • 150 g Pork shoulder, raw
  • 80 g Bread, French (baguette)
  • 50 g Tomatoes, raw
  • 40 g Onions, raw
  • 30 g Bell pepper, green, raw
  • 6 g Vinegar, red wine
  • 8 g Olive oil
  • 0.3 g Oregano, dried
  • 0.8 g Salt

Method

  1. Slice the pork shoulder into two thin steaks and pound them lightly to an even thickness.
  2. Season the pork with the salt and grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, until well browned outside and cooked through with no pink inside (74°C/165°F).
  3. Meanwhile finely dice the tomato, onion and bell pepper and toss with the vinegar, oil and oregano to make a quick salsa criolla.
  4. Split the bread roll lengthways and lightly toast the cut sides on the grill for 1 minute.
  5. Lay the grilled pork inside the roll.
  6. Spoon the salsa criolla generously over the pork and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer servingShare of a day's need
Energy675 kcal32%
Carbohydrates48.8 g
Water239 mL
Fiber3.7 g12%
Protein35.5 g74%
Tryptophan0.32 g
Threonine1.2 g
Isoleucine1.2 g
Leucine2.1 g
Lysine2.3 g
Methionine0.67 g
Cystine0.33 g
Phenylalanine1.1 g
Tyrosine0.89 g
Valine1.4 g
Histidine1 g
Fat37.1 g
Monounsaturated18.2 g
Polyunsaturated4.5 g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
Omega-63.9 g
Saturated10.9 g
Trans-Fats0 g
Cholesterol107 mg
Calcium86.7 mg9%
Copper0.32 mg36%
Iron5.2 mg29%
Magnesium66.2 mg21%
Manganese0.64 mg36%
Phosphorus388 mg55%
Potassium782 mg17%
Selenium61.3 µg112%
Sodium895 mg
Zinc5.1 mg64%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)1.8 mg161%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.78 mg71%
Niacin (vitamin B3)10.1 mg72%
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)1.6 mg31%
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)0.77 mg59%
Folate (vitamin B9)125 µg31%
Cobalamin (vitamin B12)1.1 µg46%
Choline105 mg25%
Vitamin A29.6 µg4%
Vitamin C35 mg47%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)105 IU18%
Vitamin E2 mg14%
Vitamin K13.6 µg15%

Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.

Climate footprint

1.2 kg CO2e a serving: about average for main dishes on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.

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