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.

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