Cuban Sandwich
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Cuban Sandwich
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The Cuban Sandwich is a delicious, layered combination of roasted pork, ham and cheese stuffed into a soft roll with mustard and dill pickle. It’s pressed and seared into one crunchy, irresistible grilled sandwich.
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Ingredients
- 4 Cuban bread rolls (white sandwich roll)
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 8 ham slices
- 2 cups roasted pork (carnitas meat) (See Note 1)
- 8 long dill pickle slices
- 8 swiss cheese slices
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Instructions
- Slice bread in half then layer the sandwich with yellow mustard, one slice of Swiss cheese, 2 slices ham, 1/2 cup carnitas meat, 2 pickle slices then another slice of Swiss cheese. Place other roll piece slathered with yellow mustard on top.
- Place sandwich in a Panini sandwich press and cook on 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the sandwich has compressed to about a third of its original size and the bread is crispy.
- If you don't have a Panini sandwich press available heat a large cast iron skillet or any grill pan over medium heat. Place the sandwich on the skillet and top with another heavy skillet and a couple of heavy weights (cans of soup, tomatoes work well). Carefully press down firmly and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the sandwich has compressed to about a third of its original size and the bread is crispy. Serve warm and sliced.
Notes
- For full carnitas recipes for stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot go to my recipe for Homemade Carnitas on the site. For slow cooker version see below.
- Carnitas
- Rub
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- Instructions
- 6 lbs boneless pork shoulder (pork butt) cut into 3-inch cubes
- 2 oranges cut in halves
- 2 carrots break in halves
- 1 onion cut in half
- 3 bay leaves
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Mexican oregano (See Note 1)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Combine the rub ingredients and rub all over pork.
- Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker fat side up. Cover with the oranges, carrots, onion and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 10 hours or 6 on high if using a slow cooker. If using an Instant Pot, High Pressure for 90 minutes. Allow for natural release.
- Carefully transfer carnitas from cooker using a slotted spoon or spider to a serving platter, save pan juices. Allow meat to cool slightly and shred by hand or using forks. Pan fry with cooking juices to crisp up if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
986kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
128g
(43%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1874mg
(78%)
Potassium
677mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
111IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
758mg
(76%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 986 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 986kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 128g | 43% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1874mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 111IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 758mg | 76% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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