Jul 09 2026
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Cuban Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time8h
Serves4

pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and lime aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie

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Ingredients

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Pork Carnitas

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Pork Carnitas Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add Juices

    Pour orange juice and lime juice over the pork shoulder. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the cooker and mix well with the juices.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Hoagie Rolls

    Slice the South Union Bakery hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

  2. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    Spread mustard on the inside of each roll. Add a generous amount of shredded pork carnitas, followed by a layer of sliced ham and Swiss cheese.

  3. 6

    Add Pickles and Aioli

    Top with pickles and drizzle lime aioli over the fillings.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Close the hoagie rolls and serve immediately, or you can grill them in a pan for a toasted version.

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