Il Cubano Recipe
Braised pork, Prosciutto di Parma, creole mustard, Calabrian chile aioli, sliced pickle & provolone.
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Ingredients
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Braised Pork
Sandwich Components
Method
Braised Pork Preparation
- 1
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Liquid and Simmer
Pour in the chicken broth and add bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 2-3 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 4
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Bread
Slice the Cuban bread or hoagie rolls in half lengthwise. If desired, lightly toast them in a pan or oven to add some crunch.
- 6
Spread Mustard and Aioli
On the bottom half of each roll, spread the creole mustard. On the top half, spread the Calabrian chile aioli.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
Layer shredded braised pork, prosciutto di Parma, sliced pickles, and provolone cheese onto the bottom half of the roll.
- 8
Close and Serve
Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll. Serve immediately and enjoy your Il Cubano!
