Cubano Recipe
Mojo braised pork, smoked ham, house-made pickles, garlic maple Dijonnaise and melted Swiss cheese. Served on a toasted torta bun; paired with patatas bravas and tomato saffron aioli.
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Ingredients
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For the Mojo Braised Pork
For the Sandwich Assembly
For the Patatas Bravas
For the Tomato Saffron Aioli
Method
For the Mojo Braised Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Place the pork shoulder in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pork
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the pork from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Pour the remaining marinade over the pork.
- 4
Braise the Pork
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and braise in the oven for about 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 5
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven, let it cool slightly, and shred it with two forks.
For the Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Toast the Buns
Toast the torta buns until golden brown.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Layer the shredded mojo pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, and house-made pickles on the bottom half of each bun.
- 8
Add Dijonnaise and Close Sandwich
Spread the garlic maple Dijonnaise on the top half of each bun and place it on top of the assembled ingredients.
- 9
Grill the Sandwiches
Press down gently on the sandwiches to compress them slightly, then grill on a panini press or skillet until the cheese is melted.
For the Patatas Bravas
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 11
Prepare Potatoes
Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Toss them with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 12
Roast the Potatoes
Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
For the Tomato Saffron Aioli
- 13
Mix Aioli Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, tomato paste, saffron threads, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
- 14
Finalize Aioli
Whisk until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.