Cuban Sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Yield: 6 Servings
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This Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe combines tender, slow-cooked pork with layers of Swiss cheese, honey ham, and tangy pickles. Grilled to golden perfection, this sandwich is bursting with flavor and sure to be a hit at any meal.
Ingredients
Cuban Pulled Pork
- 3-4 pounds pork shoulder/butt roast
- salt and pepper
- 1 onion, sliced
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
Sandwiches
- 1 loaf sour dough, sliced
Sandwich
- Honey Mustard
- mayo, as desired
- Pickels, sliced
- Swiss Cheese, sliced
- pounds honey ham, thinly sliced
- butter, as desired
Directions
Making the Pulled Pork:
- Place the pork shoulder (or butt) in the slow cooker, generously seasoning all sides with salt and pepper. Scatter the sliced onions over and around the pork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, coriander, Worcestershire sauce, and honey mustard. Pour this flavorful mixture over the pork.
- Cover and cook on high for 6-10 hours, or until the pork is so tender it easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once fully cooked, remove any bones, shred the pork, and mix it with the juices.
Making the Cuban Sandwiches:
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of the bread and honey mustard on the other. Layer each sandwich with Swiss cheese, honey ham, dill pickles, and a generous portion of the shredded pulled pork.
- Heat a buttered skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches, pressing down gently, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted to perfection.
- Serve the Cuban sandwiches hot, crispy with chips and a sliced pickle!