Jul 14 2026

Cuban Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

Smoked pork shoulder, city ham, provolone, hot mustard, pickles, focaccia

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork Shoulder

    Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Smoke the pork shoulder at 225°F (107°C) for about 6-8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C). Let it rest for 30 minutes before shredding.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the focaccia bread in half. Layer the bottom half with shredded smoked pork, city ham, and provolone cheese. Spread hot mustard on the top half and add pickles.

  3. 3

    Heat the Sandwich

    Place the assembled sandwich in a panini press or a skillet with a weight on top. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately with extra pickles on the side.

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