Cubano Lettuce Wrap

7 ingredients
29 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 slices boiled no-sugar-added ham (about 1/4 pound)
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese (about 1/4 pound)
  • 8 slices Mojo Pork Roast, recipe follows
  • 1 kosher dill pickle, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 4 outer leaves Boston lettuce
  • Equipment: toothpicks

Directions

  1. 1
    On a microwave proof plate, layer 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese, 2 slices roast pork, 1 pickle slice and 1 more slice of cheese.
  2. 2
    Heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds--just long enough to melt the cheese.
  3. 3
    Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on the inside of a lettuce leaf, top with the layered meat and cheese, and roll it up.
  4. 4
    Secure with a toothpicks.
  5. 5
    Repeat to make 4 total.
  6. 6
    1 (5-pound) bone-in fresh pork shoulder half (preferably arm picnic)
  7. 7
    1 (16-ounce) bottle no-sugar-added Italian dressing (recommended: Paul Newman's Olive oil and Vinegar)
  8. 8
    2 limes, juiced
  9. 9
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  10. 10
    1 tablespoon kosher salt
  11. 11
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  12. 12
    3 bay leaves
  13. 13
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  14. 14
    Score the fat and skin on the pork shoulder in a hatch mark fashion.
  15. 15
    Place the shoulder in a roasting pan lined with a rack, and pour the dressing over it.
  16. 16
    Rub the shoulder with the remaining ingredients and roast uncovered for 1 hour.
  17. 17
    Tent the shoulder loosely with aluminum foil and continue roasting while basting occasionally, until the meat starts to easily pull apart from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours more.
  18. 18
    Transfer the shoulder to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes.
  19. 19
    Trim off any excess fat and cut into thin slices.
  20. 20
    Yield: 8 servings
  21. 21
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
  22. 22
    Cook Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours
  23. 23
    Ease of preparation: easy
  24. 24
    Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
  25. 25
    Calories: 589
  26. 26
    Total Fat: 49
  27. 27
    Saturated Fat: 10
  28. 28
    Carbohydrates: 3
  29. 29
    Fiber: 0

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