Best 7 Cuban Pork Wraps Recipes

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Cuban pork wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds. From the zesty marinade to the tender and juicy pork, these wraps are sure to be a hit. So, let's dive into the world of Cuban Pork Wraps and explore the best recipe to make this delectable dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CUBAN PORK WRAPS



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Hot and juicy pork in tortillas may remind you of a Cuban sandwich with ham and cheese. We always include the pickles, of course. -Aimee Bachmann, Bellevue, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound thin boneless pork loin chops, cut into strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 multigrain tortillas (10 inches)
8 ounces sliced deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
4 thin sandwich pickle slices
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, toss pork with oil and pepper. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat., To assemble, spread mustard onto center of tortillas; layer with ham, cheese, pickle, onion and pork. Fold bottom and sides of tortillas over filling and roll up. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake 4-6 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CUBAN SANDWICH WRAP



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Provided by Herb Mesa

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Juice of 8 lemons
Juice of 8 limes
12 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh cilantro sprigs
2 cups kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 (8-pound) pork shoulder butt
2 ounces freshly ground black pepper
12 whole wheat tortillas
Yellow mustard, to taste
1/2 pound sliced ham
1 pound sliced Swiss cheese
Pickles, to taste
1 head lettuce, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a blender mix the lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and cumin, until well combined and a paste forms. Place the pork in a large roasting pan and rub the paste all over pork. Place the roasting pan in the oven and roast the pork for 4 hours. Remove the pork and let sit for 10 minutes. Once a bit cooled, using 2 forks, pull the pork into shreds.
  • Heat the tortillas on stove for 30 seconds each side. Spread mustard on each warmed tortilla, add some pulled pork, a slice of ham, a slice of Swiss cheese, some pickles, lettuce, and a slice of tomato. Wrap up the tortilla and serve.

CUBAN-STYLE PORK SANDWICHES



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Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don't have a panini maker, tuck the sandwiches under the broiler until the bread is browned and the cheese melted. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large onion, cut into wedges
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup minced fresh parsley
7 garlic cloves, minced and divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1-1/4 cups fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 whole dill pickles, sliced

Steps:

  • Place onion wedges and broth in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 5 garlic cloves, vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cumin, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over pork. Add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and remaining garlic and lemon juice; spread over buns. Layer bun bottoms with pork, cheese, sliced onion and pickles; replace tops., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until buns are browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 943mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CUBAN PORK SANDWICHES



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Florida restaurants introduced the simple, delicious flavors of this Cuban favorite to the United States. If you don't have leftover roast pork, just pick up some from the deli.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 white hamburger buns, split
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
4 teaspoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked roast pork
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
4 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
12 slices dill pickles
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • For each sandwich, spread one cut side of each bun with 1/2 teaspoon mustard and the other side with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise. Layer pork, ham, cheese and 3 pickle slices in each bun, folding meats or cheese to fit if necessary. Press sandwiches firmly with palm of hand to flatten to about 1-inch thickness.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush tops of sandwiches with melted butter. Place sandwiches, buttered sides down, in skillet. Brush bottoms with remaining butter. Cook about 6 minutes, turning once, until crisp and brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

CUBAN-STYLE ROAST PORK



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Fragrant, savory, and succulent pork roast the whole family will love. Serve with cumin scented black beans, and mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Michele Kerr Fielding

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 2h48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Grind garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and coriander into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
  • Transfer half of the garlic and spice paste to a bowl; add lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Beat the mixture with a whisk until smooth.
  • Cut several inch-long, deep slits into the fatty side of the pork roast. Rub the reserved garlic paste into the slits.
  • Put rubbed roast into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast, squeeze as much air from the bag as possible and seal; refrigerate, turning occasionally, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove pork roast from refrigerator, put into a roasting pan, and let warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast pork in preheated oven for 30 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue cooking until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 170 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CUBANO LETTUCE WRAP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
1 (5-pound) bone-in fresh pork shoulder half (preferably arm picnic)
1 (16-ounce) bottle no-sugar-added Italian dressing (recommended: Paul Newmans Olive oil and Vinegar)
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • 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. Heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds--just long enough to melt the cheese. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on the inside of a lettuce leaf, top with the layered meat and cheese, and roll it up. Secure with a toothpicks. Repeat to make 4 total.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Score the fat and skin on the pork shoulder in a hatch mark fashion. Place the shoulder in a roasting pan lined with a rack, and pour the dressing over it. Rub the shoulder with the remaining ingredients and roast uncovered for 1 hour. 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. Transfer the shoulder to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes. Trim off any excess fat and cut into thin slices. Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours Ease of preparation: easy Nutritional Analysis per Serving: Calories: 589 Total Fat: 49 Saturated Fat: 10 Carbohydrates: 3 Fiber: 0

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589, Fat 49 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams

CUBAN SHREDDED PORK



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This is a popular Cuban pork dish known as Lechon Asado. My version is a shortcut. The pork is simmered in a broth until tender, then shredded. It's traditionally served with black beans and rice.

Provided by ZIBBLER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops
1 pint water to cover
1 lime, juiced
1 sprig fresh thyme
8 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine water, juice of one lime, thyme sprig, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender. Add more water as necessary to keep chops covered.
  • Turn off heat and let the chops rest in the broth for 30 minutes. Remove chops from broth and shred, removing excess fat; set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded pork and fry until it is almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onion is just tender yet slightly crisp, about 10 minutes more. Add the juice of one lime, mix though and toss with cilantro. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork: For the best results, use pork shoulder or butt roast. This cut of meat is well-marinated and has a lot of flavor.
  • Slow-cook the pork: The key to tender, juicy pork is to slow-cook it. This can be done in a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or oven.
  • Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, shred it with a fork or two forks.
  • Make a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what infuses the pork with flavor. Be sure to use a mixture of citrus juices, spices, and herbs.
  • Serve the pork wraps with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Cuban pork wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of tender, juicy pork, flavorful marinade, and fresh toppings makes these wraps a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Cuban pork wraps a try. You won't be disappointed!

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