Pimentón-Marinated Pork Loin Sandwich

Name: Pimentón-Marinated Pork Loin Sandwich (Bocadillo de Lomo con Mojo Picón)
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon paprika picante; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1 pound boneless pork loin, sliced crosswise into 1-inch-wide slices; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 4 sourdough rolls or baguettes, halved and toasted; 4 sourdough rolls or baguettes, halved and toasted; ½ cup arugula tossed with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt; ½ cup arugula tossed with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt; ½ cup arugula tossed with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt

Bocadillo de Lomo con Mojo Picón

Preparation info

Yield:
4
bocadillos

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tapas Espana

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

About

The spicy paprika in this smoky and garlicky mojo picón sauce, gives the pork a red hue. The addition of the caramelized onions on a toasted roll makes for a satisfying lunch or a sandwich on the go. It can be served hot or cold.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon

Europe
Spain
Sandwich
Lunch

Method

In a large dish, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the oil, the garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Add the pork. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.

Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan or skillet. Add the onion, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and thyme. Continue to cook until the onion is soft and