Slow Cooked Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Cuban Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Mix the oil, salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, red pepper, garlic, lime juice and orange juice in a small bowl.
2
Make slits in the pork with a paring knife and rub liberally all over with the oil mixture.
3
Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the remaining juices from the bowl.
4
Cover and cook on low until tender, flipping once halfway through, about 6 hours.
5
Remove from the slow cooker and let cool slightly.
6
Shred the pork into thick chunks with 2 forks.
7
Set the pork aside and keep warm in the cooking liquid.
8
Slice the roll open and smear both sides with mustard.
9
Layer on the Swiss, ham, pulled pork and pickles.
10
Place the onions over half the sub and cut into portions.
11
Or, start on opposing ends and race to the middle.

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Cuban Sandwich 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.

Slow Cooked Cuban Sandwich

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