Best 6 Cuban Sandwich With Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipes

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**Satisfy your taste buds with a delectable Cuban sandwich bursting with slow-cooker pulled pork, a symphony of pickles, mustard, and Swiss cheese, all pressed to perfection. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of recipes, offering a range of options to suit every palate. From the classic Cuban sandwich to variations featuring flavorful roasted pork, tangy pulled pork, or tender beef, our recipes provide a delectable exploration of this iconic dish.**

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK CUBAN SANDWICHES



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Provided by WonkyWonderful

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 Pound Pork Shoulder Roast, bone in
12 ounce can Coca-Cola
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dried Orange Peel, optional
French Bread Rolls
Yellow Mustard
Sliced Dill Pickles
Sliced Peperoncinis
Sliced Havarti or Swiss Cheese

Steps:

  • Place pork roast in large slow cooker. Mix Coca-Cola, garlic powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and orange peel. Pour mixture over pork roast. Cook on low for 8 hours. Remove and discard bone then shred meat using two forks. Discard remaining liquid in slow cooker. Taste and season with additional salt/pepper to preference.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Place each french bread roll onto foil large enough to wrap sandwich securely. Open rolls and spread mustard on both sides. Layer sliced pickles, shredded pork, peperoncini and 2 cheese slices. Close sandwiches and wrap tightly with foil. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

CUBAN PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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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.

CUBAN-STYLE PORK SANDWICHES



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Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don't have a panini maker, tuck the sandwiches under the broiler until the bread is browned and the cheese melted. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large onion, cut into wedges
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup minced fresh parsley
7 garlic cloves, minced and divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1-1/4 cups fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 whole dill pickles, sliced

Steps:

  • Place onion wedges and broth in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 5 garlic cloves, vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cumin, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over pork. Add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and remaining garlic and lemon juice; spread over buns. Layer bun bottoms with pork, cheese, sliced onion and pickles; replace tops., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until buns are browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 943mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CUBAN PULLED-PORK PANINI SANDWICHES



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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.

SLOW COOKER CUBAN PORK



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This is from an authentic Cuban recipe site, although I couldn't tell you how "authentic" it is, considering I have never been to Cuba. Serve with black beans and rice. Authentic or not, however, this recipe is amazing, especially the second day on a Cubano sandwich!

Provided by duetfreak

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 10h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed and silver skin removed
1 cup orange juice (such as Simply®)
½ cup lime juice
½ cup lemon juice
14 whole black peppercorns
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and pressed
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cut pork loin into 3 equal pieces.
  • Turn a slow cooker to Low. Add orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and peppercorns, then add onion.
  • Mix garlic, salt, and oregano into a paste and rub all over pork pieces. Place pork in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until pork is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pull apart meat with 2 forks and let sit for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1176.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW COOKED CUBAN SANDWICH



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons)
Juice of 1 orange (2 tablespoons)
3 to 3 1/2-pound boneless pork shoulder
One 24-inch sub roll
Yellow mustard
1 pound Swiss, thick-sliced
1 pound honey ham, thinly sliced
2 cups dill pickle chips
2 red onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix the oil, salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, red pepper, garlic, lime juice and orange juice in a small bowl. Make slits in the pork with a paring knife and rub liberally all over with the oil mixture. Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the remaining juices from the bowl. Cover and cook on low until tender, flipping once halfway through, about 6 hours.
  • Remove from the slow cooker and let cool slightly. Shred the pork into thick chunks with 2 forks. Set the pork aside and keep warm in the cooking liquid.
  • Slice the roll open and smear both sides with mustard. Layer on the Swiss, ham, pulled pork and pickles. Place the onions over half the sub and cut into portions. Or, start on opposing ends and race to the middle.

Tips:

  • Use the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork. It's a tough cut of meat, but it becomes incredibly tender when cooked low and slow.
  • Slow cook the pork: The key to great pulled pork is to cook it low and slow. This allows the connective tissue in the meat to break down, resulting in a tender and flavorful pork.
  • Don't overcook the pork: While it's important to cook the pork until it's tender, you don't want to overcook it. Overcooked pork will be dry and tough.
  • Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks. This will make it easy to eat and will help the pork absorb the sauce.
  • Make a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes the Cuban sandwich. Be sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and tangy.

Conclusion:

The Cuban sandwich is a delicious and classic sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful pulled pork, tangy sauce, and crispy bread, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give the Cuban sandwich a try.

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