Mojo Cuban Sandwich
22 ingredients
28 steps
Ingredients
- 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
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sweet onion, rough chopped, medium/large size pieces
- 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
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1For the mojo marinade: Trim the pork shoulder, removing any excess fat, and tie.
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2Make 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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3Whisk in the olive oil.
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4Place the tied roast into a resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade.
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5Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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6Allow to marinate for 30 to 40 minutes at room temperature.
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7Once marinated, remove from the bag and wipe away any excess liquid.
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8Reserve the marinade.
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9For the pork roast: Preheat a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
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10Add the canola oil to the pressure cooker pot and turn to high heat.
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11Sear the roast on all sides.
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12Then add the chicken stock, bay leaves, onions and the reserved marinade.
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13Replace the lid and reduce the heat to low.
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14Cook until the roast is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
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15Remove the roast, transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
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16Slice thinly.
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17For the Cuban sandwiches: Using a serrated knife, halve the Cuban loaves.
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18Begin building the sandwiches.
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19First, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard onto the bread.
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20Add 5 pickle slices, about 3 ounces of ham and a few slices of roasted pork.
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21Top with 2 slices of the cheese.
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22Finish with the top half of the Cuban loaf.
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23Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
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24To serve: Heat a flat-top griddle pan to medium heat with the olive oil.
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25Place the sandwiches on to the griddle pan and place a weighted cast-iron pan on top to press.
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26Press the sandwiches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
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27Remove and cut in half.
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28Secure with bamboo skewers and serve immediately.
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