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Chilean Lomito Sandwich

November 17, 2014 by Pilar Hernandez 10 Comments

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This recipe Lomito sandwich is sponsored by The National Pork Board.
Chilean Lomito SandwichThe most classic Chilean sandwich, and probably the most famous too and certainly for me the most delicious: Lomito. The lunch of choice in Chile when in a hurry, the obligatory stop at a soda fountain or a glorious cafeteria to eat Lomito, ready in a few minutes thanks to the expertise of the line cooks. Even Anthony Bourdain gave his approval when he visited Chile.

Now after so many years living outside Chile, I can appreciate our love and affection for the sandwiches in all its dimensions, in many converge our best ingredients: homegrown tomatoes, avocado from our backyards,  and different pieces of bread for each kind of sandwich, where all prepared with dedication.

The Lomito was invented in the “Fuente Alemana”, a soda fountain in Santiago, Chile … their existence is a tribute to German immigrants.

The homemade version of the Lomito is superb, take the time to do the meat and then enjoy this recipe. The pork loin should be done at least the day before to let it cool, cut into very thin slices, and return to the broth to sit and be saturated with flavor. Then heat in the same broth over low heat.

To see my first collaboration with the National Pork Board and his campaign #SabrososMomentos visit and cook this delicious Chilean milk braised Pork Loin, you are not going to regret it.

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Chilean Lomito Sandwich

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Description

An iconic Chilean sandwich.


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Ingredients

for the meat,

  • 4 lb. of pork loin
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 onion, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 4 cups boiling water

for sandwiches,

  • Challah buns
  • Avocado, tomato, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F or 180C.
  2. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat, brown the roast on all sides in order to seal in the juices. Sear 2-3
    minutes per side.
  3. Add salt, oregano, paprika, and chopped onion on top then spread mustard and add hot water.
  4. Cover and cook in the oven for 1½ hours, or on very low heat for the same time on the stove.
  5. Allow cooling completely. Cut the meat into thin slices.
  6. For the sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the toasted bread, layer the meat (be generous) and top with your favorite toppings: most traditional is tomato and mashed avocado. Refer to the pictures for inspiration.

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  1. JOSE TASSARA says

    October 25, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    Lo voy a intentar. No se si va a superar mis memorias de La Fuente Alemana . Pero la distancia no me deja otro recurso.

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      October 26, 2016 at 7:58 am

      Muy cierto! Suerte.

      Reply
  2. mehmet says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:08 am

    Hi there love your Lomita recipe as a cook im looking for more street food recipes that are quick and easy as Im looking at investing in buying a food truck and doing a mixture of foods as I’m turkish my wife is chilean and Im trying to infuse Mediterranean and south American fast foods into one food truck my name is mehmet and I hope to here more from you and maybe swap ideas and recipes.

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez says

      June 14, 2017 at 8:02 am

      Sounds delicious. Good luck with your business.

      Reply
  3. John Watson says

    December 25, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Thank you Pilar. I was watching Tony on No Reservations in Chile (again) and now I must have a Lomito sandwich. So you believe the challah bun is the closest bun to the kind in Chile? I live in Southern California.

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez says

      December 26, 2018 at 8:59 am

      If you can get Pain au lait on the appropriate side, that is the bread. Or you can make it at home with this recipe https://www.enmicocinahoy.cl/quick-hamburger-buns/ Good luck.

      Reply
  4. Dennys Ellsworth says

    February 17, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    La reseta esta muy buena! El problema que tengo es que el lomito despues que esta cocido se desarma en pedasos? Que estoy ago demal?
    Thanks

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      February 18, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Lo puedes cocinar menos, es porque esta muy blando.

      Reply
  5. Vanessa says

    December 17, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    How many servings approximately??

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      December 19, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      For big sandwichs around 8, medium 12.

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