Best 4 Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipes

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**Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches: A Flavorful Fusion of Cuban and American Cuisine**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches, a harmonious blend of Cuban and American culinary traditions. This mouthwatering dish features tender and juicy pulled pork nestled within soft and fluffy Cuban bread, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Our recipe guide provides two exceptional variations: a classic Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich and a tantalizing Cuban Pork Sandwich with Mojo Sauce. Both options offer a unique culinary journey, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of taste. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating these irresistible sandwiches, perfect for any occasion.

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

SLOW-COOKER CUBAN PULLED-PORK PANINI SANDWICHES



Slow-Cooker Cuban Pulled-Pork Panini Sandwiches image

Cuban pulled pork-or lechon asado-meets traditional Cuban ham and Swiss sandwiches in these zesty, melty paninis. The pork absorbs loads of flavor while slow cooking in a garlic- and citrus-infused mojo sauce, which ultimately makes for one amazing hot sandwich. Unless you live in south Florida, Cuban bread will probably be rather difficult to come by. So use whatever type of bread tickles your fancy, and if you can't find a loaf that measures 2 feet (61 cm) long, two smaller loaves (about 12 ounces [340 g] each) of Italian or French bread, or even individual hoagie rolls, would work beautifully instead. Just make sure to start and end your sandwich layers with Swiss, since the cheese is what ends up holding together an otherwise messy panini.

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Slow Cooker     Sandwich     Florida     Pork     Ham     Swiss Cheese     Pickles

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lb (1.6 kg) boneless pork butt roast, trimmed
10 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (3 g) dried oregano
2 teaspoons (5 g) ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon (18 g) House Seasoning (see Cooks' Note)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (2-foot [61-cm] long) Cuban bread loaf, submarine sandwich roll, Italian bread loaf or French bread loaf
Prepared yellow mustard, as needed
2 (8-oz [227-g]) packages sliced Swiss cheese, divided
2 cups (286 g) sliced dill pickles
1 (8-oz [227-g]) package thinly sliced ham
4 tablespoons (60 ml) melted butter

Steps:

  • Pierce the pork roast all over with a small knife. Place the pork in the bottom of a large slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, cumin and House Seasoning. Pour the mixture over the pork and rub it into the meat, turning to evenly coat it. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the pork is extremely tender.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Remove and discard the fat and use 2 forks to pull the pork into chunks. Use a large spoon to skim the fat from the surface of the liquids in the slow cooker. Return the pulled pork to the slow cooker and stir well. Taste the meat and adjust the seasoning, adding salt and pepper, if desired. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 15 to 30 minutes, so that the pork can further absorb the flavors of the cooking liquids while you prepare the sandwich ingredients.
  • To assemble the sandwich, slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally. Spread a thin layer of mustard on the bottom half of the bread and then layer 1 package of the Swiss cheese, all of the pickle slices, all of the ham slices and a generous amount of pulled pork. Top the pork with the remaining 1 package of Swiss cheese and place the other half of the bread loaf on top of the Swiss cheese.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the loaf into approximately 6-inch (15-cm) lengths. Brush both sides of each sandwich with the melted butter and cook the sandwiches in a panini press or a hot skillet until the cheese melts and the exterior gets toasty. If you are cooking the sandwich in a hot skillet, cover the top of the sandwich with aluminum foil and place a heavy pot or cast iron skillet on top of the foil. Flip the sandwich once the bottom is toasted and toast the other side. Cut the sandwich into slices and serve hot.

CUBAN PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches image

I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork I ate there, so I started making it for myself. The flavorful meat makes amazing Cuban sandwiches, but you can also use it in traditional pulled pork sandwiches or tacos. -Lacie Griffin, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
12 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons spiced rum, optional
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 to 6 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
SANDWICHES:
2 loaves (1 pound each) French bread
Yellow mustard, optional
16 dill pickle slices
1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli ham
1-1/2 pounds Swiss cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • In a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Add pork; cook, covered, on low until tender, 8-10 hours. Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook meat in batches until lightly browned and crisp in spots. , Cut each loaf of bread in half lengthwise. If desired, spread mustard over cut sides of bread. Layer bottom halves of bread with pickles, pork, ham and cheese. Replace tops. Cut each loaf into 8 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

PRESSURE-COOKER CUBAN PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



Pressure-Cooker Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches image

I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork served there, so I went about making it for myself! The flavorful meat makes amazing Cuban sandwiches, but you can use it in traditional pulled pork sandwiches and tacos, too. -Lacie Griffin, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
12 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons spiced rum, optional
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SANDWICHES:
2 loaves (1 pound each) French bread
Yellow mustard, optional
16 dill pickle slices
1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli ham
1-1/2 pounds Swiss cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 2-in.-thick pieces; season with salt and pepper. Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown pork in batches, removing from pressure cooker., Add orange and lime juices, stirring to scrape browned bits from bottom of cooker. Add garlic, rum if desired, coriander, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Return pork and any collected juices to cooker. Press cancel., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove roast; when cool enough to handle, shred with 2 forks. Remove 1 cup cooking liquid from cooker; add to pork and toss together., Cut each loaf of bread in half lengthwise. If desired, spread mustard over cut sides of bread. Layer bottom halves of bread with pickles, pork, ham and cheese. Replace tops. Cut each loaf into 8 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

PULLED PORK CUBAN SANDWICHES WITH BACON RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Pulled Pork Cuban Sandwiches with Bacon Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by รก-42919

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One loaf Cuban bread or 4 hoagie rolls
Yellow or Dijon mustard
Mayonnaise, optional
8 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
8 pieces cooked bacon
8 ounces pulled pork or roasted pork
8 ounces Swiss cheese
12 thin dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • Heat a panini press or sandwich maker. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the olive oil. Cut the loaf of bread into quarters and slice each quarter in half lengthwise, leaving one edge intact. Lay the bread open like a book. Flip the bread over and using a pastry brush, coat each side of the bread with some of the butter/olive oil mixture. Flip the bread over again and generously spread the insides with mustard and some mayonnaise, if using. Divide the ingredients evenly among the slices of bread and build your sandwiches in this order: ham, bacon, pork, cheese and pickles. Bring the tops and bottoms together and press slightly to compact. Place a sandwich on the press and lower the lid, pressing down. Cook each sandwich until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Allow the sandwich to cool for 2 minutes before slicing in half to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork because it is well-marbled and has a lot of connective tissue, which breaks down during cooking and makes the meat tender and juicy.
  • Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to add flavor to the pork while it is cooking. Some popular ingredients for Cuban pulled pork rubs include garlic, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
  • Slow-cook the pork: Pulled pork is best cooked low and slow, so that the connective tissue has time to break down and the meat becomes tender. You can cook the pork in a slow cooker, a Dutch oven, or even in your oven.
  • Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks. This will help to create a tender and juicy pulled pork that is perfect for sandwiches.
  • Make a flavorful sauce: A good sauce will help to take your pulled pork sandwiches to the next level. Some popular ingredients for Cuban pulled pork sauces include tomato sauce, mojo sauce, and barbecue sauce.
  • Serve the pulled pork on Cuban bread: Cuban bread is a slightly sweet and chewy bread that is perfect for pulled pork sandwiches. You can find Cuban bread at most Latin grocery stores.

Conclusion:

Cuban pulled pork sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting sandwich recipe, give Cuban pulled pork a try.

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