Roast Pork Sandwiches: Pan con Lechon Recipe

Name: Roast Pork Sandwiches: Pan con Lechon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 to 6-pound) pork shoulder, de-boned; 4 cloves garlic; 1 white onion, cut into large dice; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 1/2 cups white vinegar; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves picked; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups lard; 2 red onions, julienned; 2 limes, juiced; 4 (8-inch) pieces Cuban bread or French baguette

Servings: persons

1 (4 to 6-pound) pork shoulder, de-boned
4 cloves garlic
1 white onion, cut into large dice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves picked
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups lard
2 red onions, julienned
2 limes, juiced
4 (8-inch) pieces Cuban bread or French baguette

1
With a knife, make a couple incisions in the pork shoulder and stud with the garlic cloves.
2
In a blender, puree onions, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, white vinegar, and cilantro.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Pour the marinade over the pork shoulder, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
6
Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan.
7
Heat the lard, and pour over the top.
8
Cover and bake 3 hours.
9
Let the meat rest for 15 minutes.
10
Slice thinly.
11
Saute red onions and deglaze with lime juice.
12
Assemble the sandwich by placing 4 to 5 slices of pork and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the onion mixture on the bread.
13
On a griddle, heat up the sandwich until the bread is crispy.

137

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 to 6-pound) pork shoulder, de-boned, 4 cloves garlic, 1 white onion, cut into large dice, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Roast Pork Sandwiches: Pan con Lechon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roast Pork Sandwiches: Pan con Lechon

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