Cubano Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb pork shoulder
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • salt & pepper
  • For the sandwich:*
  • hero sandwich bread
  • deli sliced ham
  • sliced swiss cheese
  • sliced pickles
  • yellow mustard
  • butter for toasting bread

Directions

  • In a food processor, blend garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, and oil.
  • Cut several slits across the pork shoulder. Stuff the slits with the garlic mixture and rub it all over the meat.
  • Place seasoned pork and citrus juices and red wine vinegar in a gallon freezer bag. Let sit overnight in the fridge to marinate.
  • Place marinated pork in a roasting rack, with the marinade in the roasting pan. Roast at 450F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, loosely tent with foil, and roast at 375F for 2 hours.
  • Once the pork is cooked and tender, let rest for 20 minutes, and then slice.
  • Slice hero bread and butter. Toast in a pan until lightly golden. Smear mustard and layer roasted pork slices, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and more mustard.
  • Heat in the pan with a heavy pan to gently press the sandwich. Once the bread is golden and the cheese has melted, slice and serve.