Peruvian Pork Sub
A recipe from Gwinnett County School Nutrition
Flavorfully marinated pulled pork with a tangy spread of cilantro, lime and jalapenos. Giving a blast of bright, fresh, and acidic flavor with every bite.
Ingredients:
Pork
- 9 1/2 lbs Pork, pulled
- 1/4 cup Garlic, granulated
- 3 tbsp Salt, kosher
- 1/4 cup Cumin, ground
- 1/4 cup Paprika
- 2 tbsp Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Vinegar, white
- 1 cup Oil, vegetable
- 9 1/2 cup Spicy Cilantro Mayo Spread
- 50 each Rolls, sub, Whole Grain, sliced completely lengthwise
- 50 each Lettuce, leaf, green, washed
- 3 1/4 lbs Onion, red, thinly sliced strips
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all the spices with the vinegar and oil. Wisk until fully blended.
- Place pulled pork into a 4-inch hotel pan, pour the marinade over and gentle toss to all pork is coated.
- Cover with foil and place into a 350° oven for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Hold pork hot until ready for assembly.
Cook to 165°F or higher for 15 seconds.
Hold at 135°F or above.
Assembly
- Separate and lay out the tops and bottoms of the sub rolls onto sheet pans. Spread 1 ½ tablespoons of the spread on each side of the sub bread.
- Place 3 ounces of the pulled pork on the bottom sub roll.
- Top with green leaf lettuce and onions, just before service. Then place the sub roll top onto the sandwich.
Weight out 3 ounces of pork then match that portion with the appropriate measuring utensil.
Recipe Details
Meal Components:

Grain (G)

Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
Crediting Information
- 2 oz. eq Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
- 2 oz. eq Grain (G)
HACCP Category:
Process #2 (Same Day)
Portions:
50
Portion Size:
1 sandwich
Nutrition Information:
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories: | 368 | cal |
| Saturated Fat: | 3.76 | g |
| Total Fat: | 16.16 | g |
| Sodium: | 716 | mg |