Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSabor de CubaPan Con Lechón Recipe

Pan Con Lechón Recipe

Inspired by Sabor de Cuba
Time5h
Serves4

Roast pork, onions and mayo

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Ingredients

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Pork Marinade

Onion Topping

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Pork

    In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

  2. 2

    Add Pork to Marinade

    Place the pork shoulder into the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Roast the Pork

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the pork from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Roast for approximately 4-5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Shred the pork using two forks.

Onion Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Onions

    In a bowl, combine thinly sliced onions, vinegar, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle the onions.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the crusty bread rolls in half. Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on both sides of the bread.

  2. 7

    Add Pork and Onions

    Layer the shredded pork on the bottom half of the bread, followed by a handful of pickled onions. Place the top half of the bread over the fillings.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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