Best 2 Cuban From Miami Recipe By Tasty Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to Miami and savor the tantalizing flavors of Cuban cuisine. Cuban food, a vibrant blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, reflects the rich cultural heritage of Miami's diverse community. From the iconic Cuban sandwich, a harmonious union of roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, pressed between buttered Cuban bread, to the savory picadillo, a delectable ground beef dish simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, accented with olives, raisins, and capers, Cuban cuisine offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Indulge in the comforting and aromatic ropa vieja, a slow-cooked shredded beef dish, infused with a medley of spices, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Experience the zesty delight of camarones enchilados, succulent shrimp enveloped in a spicy tomato sauce, capturing the essence of Cuban coastal cuisine. For a refreshing and tangy treat, relish the ensalada de aguacate y naranja, a vibrant combination of avocado, orange segments, red onion, and cilantro, dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette.

Unveil the secrets of Cuban black beans, a staple side dish prepared with black beans slow-cooked in a savory broth, enriched with cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. Satisfy your sweet cravings with the irresistible pastelitos de guayaba y queso, flaky pastries filled with a luscious guava and cream cheese filling, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. And for a refreshing finale, quench your thirst with a frosty mojito, the quintessential Cuban cocktail, crafted with white rum, fresh mint, lime juice, and soda water, a perfect accompaniment to any Cuban feast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AWARD-WINNING CUBAN SANDWICH BY EL COCHINITO RECIPE BY TASTY

Award-Winning Cuban Sandwich By El Cochinito Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: black pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, garlic, lime juice, bone-in pork butt, salt, cuban bread, mustard, swiss cheese, garlic oil, ham, pulled pork, cucumber pickle, pulled pork

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories Lunch

Yield 20 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
¼ cup garlic, grated
2 cups lime juice
10 lb bone-in pork butt
salt, to taste
⅓ loaf cuban bread, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon mustard
2 slices swiss cheese
1 tablespoon garlic oil
4 slices ham
1 cup pulled pork
2 slices cucumber pickle
8 oz pulled pork

Steps:

Make the pulled pork: In a medium bowl, mix together the pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic, and lime juice. Set aside.
Make a few incisions, 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) deep, on both sides of the pork butt, cutting against the grain. Sprinkle generously with salt all over, make sure to season inside the incisions.
Transfer the pork butt to a roasting dish, and pour the marinade all over. Make sure the pork is well coated, including inside the incisions. Cover and marinate for 8-10 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 250˚F (120˚C).
Roast the pork, covered, for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily falls apart when prodded with a fork or tongs.
Let cool enough to handle, then remove any bones, and shred the pork with tongs. Keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
Make the Cuban sandwich: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set the bread open face on the prepared baking sheet and spread the mustard over one side. Top with the Swiss cheese. Brush the garlic oil on the other side of the bread. Top with the ham. Arrange the pulled pork over the cheese.
Toast in the oven for 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Add the pickles and press the sandwich.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 3 grams

FAMOUS MIAMI CUBAN SANDWICH

Famous Miami Cuban Sandwich image

A taste of Miami on your dinner table! You can smell these sandwiches cooking all over Miami Beach. Taking a walk down there is something to experience. This recipe is a taste of heaven on a roll. This recipe makes 6 whole sandwiches and serves 12. They are large and should be cut in half. Recipe time does not include the 6-24 marination time for the roast pork. You will need the Cuban roll for this sandwich. You can find the authentic Cubano Roll recipe here: Recipe #320725

Provided by Brandess

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 sandwiches cut in 1/2, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs boneless pork chops or 1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, minced
1 tablespoon paprika (preferably hot)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cuban rolls (Authentic Cuban Rolls recipe)
1/3 lb smoked ham, thinly sliced
3/4 lb swiss cheese, thinly sliced
1 1/2 large dill pickles, sliced
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

ROASTING THE PORK: Mix all of the marinade ingredients together (all of the ingredients except the pork), and rub this mixture over all surfaces of the pork. Cover well, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
Place the pork in a roasting pan or ovenproof dish, and roast it in a preheated 425°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until cooked through. Remove the pork from the oven, and cool it completely before slicing thinly.
ASSEMBLING THE SANDWICH: Slice the Cuban loaves in half horizontally. Brush the cut surfaces of the rolls with olive oil or melted butter. Layer the sandwiches as follows: Swiss cheese, sliced pickle, ham, sliced roast pork, then additional cheese.
Now comes the somewhat challenging part. You want to grill these sandwiches, top and bottom, while at the same time flattening them slightly. This helps meld all of the filling ingredients. Heat two large skillets, or a griddle, to medium, about 325°F Lightly grease the griddle and/or skillets. Brush the bottoms of the sandwiches lightly with olive oil or melted butter. Place them in the greased pan(s). Brush the tops with oil or butter. Top them with a piece of parchment paper or foil, then a flat sheet pan, or other flat, non-meltable object-the point is to provide a flat surface for a weight. Place something heavy atop the pan-a teakettle filled with water makes a good weight, as does a clean brick wrapped in aluminum foil.
Grill the sandwiches for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, checking often to make sure the bottoms aren't burning. Adjust the heat downward if the bottoms are becoming brown after only a couple of minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and grill for several more minutes, until they're slightly crisp on both sides, and the cheese is melting. Remove from the heat, cut the sandwiches in 2, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 833.2, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 27.3

Tips:

For a traditional Cuban sandwich, use Cuban bread, which is a slightly sweet, egg-based bread. If you can't find Cuban bread, you can substitute a French baguette or Italian bread.
Slow-cook the pork shoulder for at least 8 hours, or overnight. This will ensure that the pork is fall-apart tender and flavorful.
Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the pork shoulder. This will help the sandwich stay together when you eat it.
Don't skimp on the butter when you're grilling the sandwich. The butter will help the bread get crispy and golden brown.
Serve the sandwich with your favorite dipping sauce, such as yellow mustard, mojo sauce, or a spicy tomato sauce.

Conclusion:

The Cuban sandwich is a delicious and iconic sandwich that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It's the perfect sandwich for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's also great for parties and picnics. With its flavorful pork, tangy pickles, and melted cheese, the Cuban sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.