CUBAN PORK SANDWICHES

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Seasoned pork, red and green peppers and mozzarella cheese come together in this satisfying sandwich recipe sent in by Connie Zangla from Annadale, Minnesota. "To make it more substantial, sometimes I add bread crumbs and Italian seasoning to the meat and vegetables," says Connie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups relish).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
SANDWICH:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • For relish, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring onion and water to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute; drain. Transfer to a bowl; add roasted peppers, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and cumin. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Discard garlic. (Relish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.) , In a small bowl, mash the minced garlic, cumin and salt. Rub over tenderloin; place in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; thinly slice pork., Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Top four slices of bread with pork, desired amount of relish and two slices of cheese; top with remaining bread. Cook sandwiches for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Kyeyune Alvan
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These sandwiches are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so flavorful and delicious.


Laurie Maldonado Ham
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I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but these sandwiches were delicious. The pork was so tender and the flavors were perfect.


Adhik lal Pasman
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I made these sandwiches for a picnic and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Anne Williamson
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These sandwiches are a bit messy, but they're so worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Danesa Whalen
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I wasn't sure about the combination of spices, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pork was amazing!


Ibrahim Salaudeen
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Rahmin Wahedi
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I've tried a lot of Cuban pork sandwich recipes, but this one is my favorite. The pork is always so tender and juicy.


Zozo Bozo
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I made these sandwiches for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


MD JOHIR md johir
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These sandwiches are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Tahira Safi
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I'm not a big pork fan, but these sandwiches were amazing! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Shem Karani
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the combination of spices was perfect. The sandwiches were messy, but in a good way.


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