The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich

Tyler Florence

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Cuban Sandwich

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  • on April 10, 2012

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    The pork recipe is great! But to truly call this a Cuban sandwich you use yellow mustard and dill pickles, not what Tyler uses. Except for that, it's good!

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  • on June 26, 2011

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    awesome sandwich

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  • on May 24, 2011

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    Amazing sandwiches! The pork was the best I have ever tasted. I used pork tenderloins which I braised in a Dutch oven for about an hour. They were overcooked - my fault - but still moist. I strained the cooking juices and then boiled for about 10 minutes until reduced to almost a gravy consistency, which I spooned over the pork slices on the sandwich. Great recipe, Tyler!!

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  • on January 03, 2011

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    I have made this 6 times and cook it on top of the stove low and slow since I don't have a pressure cooker. I reduce the juice to a gravy which adds great flavor but keeps the sandwich from being soggy. I make my own stackers by slicing dills and then adding sugar or Splenda to the brine with jalapenos. Everyone I serve it to wants the recipe. I served it to a Cuban friend of mine and he said it was the best Cuban sandwich he ever had.

    The cooked meat freezes well if you are lucky enough to have any left over.

    If I do a recipe search, I check Tyler's site first. He IS the Ultimate in my book!

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  • on November 13, 2010

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    In response to Karen, yes you can use a crock pot. Just add about 6-8 hours of cooking time to the recipe. It will take at least that long to break down the pork shoulder to 'fall off the bone' status which is what a good cuban sandwich would require.
    Also instead of bread and butter pickles, I use dill pickles as that is the flavor I was introduced to, and I use sour orange juice instead of the orange juice/lime juice combination. If you mix up some of the pork juice with the sour orange you get a nice au jus for the sandwich.

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  • on June 23, 2010

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    I made this and everyone was so impressed! Cubans are my very favorite sandwiches, and this recipe was everything I wanted and more. The only amendment I made is I added jardiniere because every cuban sandwich, in my opinion, should have it. I like the spicy jardiniere to give the sandwich some added zip, but I used the mild variety this time (as I was cooking for those who don't like spicy foods and it was just as wonderful!

    P.S. Tyler I love your recipes!

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  • on June 16, 2010

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    Would love to make this, but don't have a pressure cooker. Can I use a crockpot instead?

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  • on May 17, 2010

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    I made this sandwich for the second time last night and it didn't disappoint. I couldn't find Cuban bread so used a loaf of French and it worked just fine. I also used pork tenderloin in a Dutch Oven and after browning simmered with the lid on for an hour. (It was a 3 lb tenderloin The sandwich was awesome.

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  • on May 11, 2010

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    For Amy in Queens...as for you having guests, were you equally as rude to them? You might serve yourself better on a website devoted to teaching manners. Tyler is a Babe!

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  • on February 16, 2010

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    My Husband and I made this for dinner tonight, and we loved it! It has a wonderful flavor. We used French Bread instead of Cuban Bread and dill pickles instead of bread and butter and it turned out great. We definitely will be making this again!!

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