CUBANO PORK SANDWICHES

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When a hungry crowd's coming over, we plan a day ahead to make our juicy pork sandwiches. I call the sauce "mojo" because the zingy flavors are magic.-Theresa Yardas, Sheridan, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 9h45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/3 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, quartered
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup orange juice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 teaspoons olive oil
SANDWICHES:
2 loaves unsliced French bread (1 pound each)
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Cut roast into thirds; rub with oil. Rub spice mixture over meat; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate, covered, 24 hours., In a large saucepan, combine onion, wine, juices, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Strain sauce, discarding onion and seasonings., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over meat. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through., Preheat oven to 325°. Split bread horizontally. Hollow out bottoms of loaves, leaving 3/4-in. shells. Spread relish and mustard inside shells. Layer with meat and cheese. Replace tops., Wrap sandwiches tightly in heavy-duty foil. Place on baking sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Cut each crosswise into 12 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Anno Khan
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I would definitely make these sandwiches again, but I would use less mojo sauce next time.


Danushka Rathnayake
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These sandwiches were a little too spicy for my taste.


Emma Olomu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sandwiches didn't turn out as flavorful as I had hoped.


zahidumar zounr
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I made these sandwiches for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best Cuban sandwiches they had ever had.


MiTu Shariful
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These sandwiches are perfect for a party or a potluck.


Lesley Visser
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches.


Carla Elliott
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I would love to try this recipe with different types of bread, like a Cuban roll or a baguette.


Young voice Shui
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These sandwiches are a bit messy to eat, but they are so worth it!


RealDeal Chic
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I had a hard time finding the mojo sauce, but I was able to make a substitute using orange juice and spices.


Shameem Bibi
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The pork was a little dry for my taste, but the overall flavor of the sandwich was still good.


Syed Razzaq Khetran
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cuban food.


Mark Martin
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ncumisa Tulwana
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I love that this recipe uses a slow cooker. It makes it so easy to prepare and the pork comes out so tender.


Devetia Geduld
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The recipe was easy to follow and the sandwiches were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Pari V
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Maan Jatt
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These Cubano pork sandwiches were a hit! The pork was flavorful and tender, and the combination of flavors in the sandwich was perfect.