Uncommon Cuban Recipe
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss, pickles baguette
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Ingredients
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Pulled Pork
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pulled Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- 2
Sear the Pork
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork shoulder and sear on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes per side).
- 3
Slow Cook the Pork
Transfer the seared pork to a slow cooker. Add chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker to soak up the juices.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Baguette
Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- 6
- 7
Toast the Sandwich
If desired, place the assembled sandwich on a panini press or grill until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy (about 3-5 minutes).
- 8
Serve
Cut the sandwich into smaller portions if desired, and serve warm.
