Mojo Cuban Sandwich

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Total Time:
2 hr 0 min
Prep
20 min
Inactive
40 min
Cook
1 hr 0 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Mojo Marinade:

  • 1 boneless pork shoulder (2 to 3 pounds)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pork Roast:

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sweet onion, rough chopped, medium/large size pieces

Cuban Sandwiches:

  • Four 6-inch loaves Cuban bread
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 4 pickles, thinly sliced (about 20 slices)
  • 12 ounces shaved deli ham
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Special equipment: bamboo skewers

Directions

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

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

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

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. 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.

To serve: Heat a flat-top griddle pan to medium heat with the olive oil. 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. Remove and cut in half. Secure with bamboo skewers and serve immediately.

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  • on February 24, 2013

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    I am Cuban and I thought the flavor of the meat was great! I kept picking at the meat. When I was growing up, we had either a Portugese or Italian-like bread, not the Cuban bread that is frequently used now. My family enjoyed it even my son who is not a big fan of Cuban sandwiches. I also melted butter with the olive oil when grilling them.

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  • on January 26, 2013

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    Great!! I loved this recipe. Easy to make and had the right flavor. You could still tast that wonderfull pork. Only this I realy did different was I don't use/nor want to use a pressure cooker. I roasted it off @290 for arround 3 hours. Served, Tyler Florence's, black bean soup with it. Yummmers

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  • on January 23, 2013

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    Now, this three star is because it probably was my fault. The meat was not very juicy and I followed the recipe exactly. I may have cooked it to long. I got a new pressure cooker and am not used to it yet. The flavor was good. Loved the caesar salad that was on the same show.

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