Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Slow-roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard pressed to crispy, melty perfection on toasted Cuban bread.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Cheese
Condiments
Vegetables
Bread
Seasoning for Pork
Other
Method
Preparing the Pork
- 1
Season the Pork
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- 2
Roast the Pork
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a roasting pan and add 1 cup of water to the pan. Cover with aluminum foil and roast for about 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Then, shred the pork using two forks.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 4
Prepare the Bread
Slice the Cuban rolls in half lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through. This will create a pocket to hold the fillings.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Spread yellow mustard on the inside of both halves of each roll. On the bottom half, layer the shredded pork, followed by the smoked ham, Swiss cheese, and a generous amount of pickles.
Grilling the Sandwiches
- 6
Heat the Grill or Pan
Preheat a panini press or a skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, add a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- 7
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