Cuban Sandwich
Ingredients
The Pork
-
1
tablespoon
coarse kosher salt
-
1
teaspoon
coarsely ground black pepper
-
1
tablespoon
ground cumin
-
1
tablespoon
dried oregano
-
a pinch
red pepper flakes
-
4
cloves
garlic, finely minced
-
2
limes
juice (about 3 tablespoons)
-
1
large or 2 medium
oranges, juice (about ½ cup)
-
½
cup
chicken broth (only needed if using a pressure cooker)
-
3 to 5
pounds
boneless pork sirloin roast or pork shoulder roast
The Sandwiches
-
4
inch
soft sub rolls or hoagie buns
-
to taste
yellow mustard
-
to taste
deli ham slices
-
to taste
Swiss cheese slices
-
to taste
dill pickles, thinly sliced
-
to taste
red onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Mix salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, lime juice, and orange juice in a small bowl.
- For the slow cooker, place pork in the cooker, pour spice mixture over it, and cook on low for 8-9 hours until tender.
- For the pressure cooker, place pork in the cooker, pour spice mixture and chicken broth over it, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 55 minutes, then release pressure.
- Shred the pork and return it to the cooker to keep warm.
- Slice each roll in half and spread mustard on both sides.
- Layer ham, Swiss cheese, shredded pork, pickles, and onions on the bottom half of the roll.
- Optionally, grill or press the sandwich for a hot version.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
328
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
1g
Total protein
65g
Sodium
1069mg
Cholesterol
176mg
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