Mojo Cuban Sandwich

Name: Mojo Cuban Sandwich
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 907 grams boneless pork shoulder; 4 6-inch loaves Cuban bread; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 2 teaspoons cumin; 340 grams shaved deli ham; 79 milliliters Dijon mustard; 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsps finely minced garlic; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters fresh lime juice; 1 Zest of lime; 946 milliliters low-sodium chicken stock; 237 milliliters olive oil; 4 Tbsps olive oil; 355 milliliters fresh orange juice; 1 Zest of orange; 3 Tbsps finely chopped fresh oregano; 4 pickles, thinly sliced (about 20 slices); 1 medium sweet onion, rough chopped, medium/large size pieces; 8 slices Swiss cheese

Mojo Cuban Sandwich might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 57% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1180 calories, 96g of protein, and 68g of fat each. A mixture of dijon mustard, pork shoulder, kosher salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the orange zest you could follow this main course with the Orange-Infused Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Toasted Walnuts as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours.

Instructions

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Special equipment: Bamboo skewers

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Skewers

For the mojo marinade: Trim the pork shoulder, removing any excess fat, and tie. Make the mojo marinade by combining the citrus juices and zest, oregano, cilantro, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the garlic and the cumin in a large mixing bowl.

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Pork Shoulder

Cilantro

Marinade

Oregano

Garlic

Cumin

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Mixing Bowl

Whisk in the olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Whisk

Place the tied roast into a resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade.

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Marinade

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Ziploc Bags

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate for 30 to 40 minutes at room temperature. Once marinated, remove from the bag and wipe away any excess liquid. Reserve the marinade.

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Salt And Pepper

Marinade

For the pork roast: Preheat a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat.

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Pork Roast

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Pressure Cooker

Add the canola oil to the pressure cooker pot and turn to high heat. Sear the roast on all sides. Then add the chicken stock, bay leaves, onions and the reserved marinade. Replace the lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the roast is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

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Chicken Stock

Bay Leaves

Canola Oil

Marinade

Onion

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Pressure Cooker

Remove the roast, transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 to 7 minutes. Slice thinly.

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Cutting Board

For the Cuban sandwiches: Using a serrated knife, halve the Cuban loaves. Begin building the sandwiches. First, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard onto the bread.

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Dijon Mustard

Spread

Bread

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Serrated Knife

Add 5 pickle slices, about 3 ounces of ham and a few slices of roasted pork. Top with 2 slices of the cheese. Finish with the top half of the Cuban loaf. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.

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Pork Roast

Cheese

Pickles

Ham

Heat a flat-top griddle pan to medium heat with the olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Place the sandwiches on to the griddle pan and place a weighted cast-iron pan on top to press. Press the sandwiches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Cheese

Bread

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Frying Pan

Remove and cut in half. Secure with bamboo skewers and serve immediately.

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Skewers