Best 8 Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches Recipes

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Cuban roasted pork sandwiches, also known as Cubanos, are a staple of Cuban cuisine and a popular street food around the world. This savory and succulent sandwich is made with slow-roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, pressed together on crusty Cuban bread. With a combination of tender pork, melted cheese, and tangy pickles, it's a delightful treat that embodies the flavors of Cuba. Whether you're a local or a food enthusiast exploring Cuban cuisine, preparing a Cuban roasted pork sandwich is a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 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 ROASTED PORK SANDWICHES



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For an incredible hot sandwich, slowly roast pork in a seasoned citrus marinade, then layer slices of meat with pickles, zippy mustard, ham and cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h40m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (5 to 6 pounds)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 large onions, sliced
1 cup orange juice
1 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
SANDWICHES:
4 loaves (1 pound each) French bread
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 to 1 cup yellow mustard
24 thin sandwich pickle slices
2-1/4 pounds sliced deli ham
2-1/4 pounds Swiss cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut sixteen 1-in. slits in pork; insert garlic slices. In a large bowl, combine the onions, orange juice, lime juice and seasonings. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into another large bowl; add pork and turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, turning pork occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pork, discarding drained marinade. Place pork and reserved marinade in a shallow roasting pan. Bake tender, 3-1/2 to 4 hours, basting occasionally. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, cut each loaf of bread in half lengthwise; flatten slightly. Spread cut side with butter; spread crust side with mustard. Cut pork into thin slices. Layer pickles, pork, ham and cheese over the mustard. Replace tops so buttered side is outward. Cut each loaf into sixths., Cook in batches on a panini maker or indoor grill for 4-5 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

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

CUBAN ROASTED PORK CROSTINI



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Try the Cuban Roasted Pork Crostini for a bite-sized version of the Cuban sandwich. It's less of a mess but still packs a punch.

Provided by Dietz & Watson

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dietz & Watson

Time 8m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 baguette
1 serving Olive oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon Dietz & Watson Stone Ground Mustard
8 slices Dietz & Watson Cuban Roast Pork
8 slices Dietz & Watson Swiss Cheese
8 each fresh Dietz & Watson Dill Pickles, quartered or halved
1 pinch Salt and cracked pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Using a serrated knife cut baguette into 16 slices. Lightly spray both sides with olive oil cooking spray and place on baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Coat each crostini with Dietz & Watson Stone Ground Mustard.
  • Place 2 strips of roast port and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on top of crostini and top with a few slices of dill pickles. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 668.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CUBAN PORK ROAST SANDWICH



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Recipe attempting to recreate a recently closed sandwich shop in Seattle. I merged a few recipes I found online. I use a Traeger pellet grill for slow cooking the pork, but I suppose you can use any slow cooking technique.

Provided by BajaVilla.com

Categories     Pork

Time 5h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup mango juice
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 ounce rum
3 -4 lbs pork shoulder
1 slice white bread, crust removed
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 cups olive oil, regular
3 large yellow onions
12 French baguettes (I like Bahn Mi style buns from Q Bakery)
1 cup pickled jalapeno pepper
1 bunch romaine lettuce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Prepare Pork for Slow Cooking (1 day):.
  • Combine marinade ingredients.
  • Stab the pork all over to allow for better marinade penetration.
  • Marinade pork for 12-24 hours.
  • Remove from marinade and bring to room temperature (reserve marinade for later).
  • Heat large skillet with a small amount of olive oil until smoking hot.
  • Sear pork on all sides in skillet.
  • Leave the pan alone and keep it for cooking onions later.
  • Place pork in roasting pan, and pour marinade into pan (ideally pan should be about 3 inches wider/longer then pork.).
  • Loosely tent pan with foil.
  • Slow Cook Pork (preferably use Traeger pellet grill):.
  • Place in 300 degree oven (or preferably Traeger pellet grill).
  • Cook for 2 hours tented.
  • Reduce heat to 250.
  • Cook for 1 more hour uncovered, basting every 20 minutes with marinade.
  • Turn Pork over and cook for 1 more hour, basting every 20 minutes with marinade.
  • Your cooking time will vary depending on meat and pan size. Uncovering the pan is done to reduce the marinade. Your goal is to use most of the marinade but not to burn it. You will still have considerable burnt and caramelized pieces at the end of the cooking cycle. Re-cover the pan if necessary, to preserve liquid. The pork should basically fall apart by the end of the cooking cycle.
  • Remove pork, cover with foil and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Pull the pork apart into medium sized chunks with claws.
  • Aioli (prepare while cooking pork and refrigerate):.
  • Soak white bread in vinegar.
  • Place it in a kitchen aid mixer with all remaining ingredients EXCEPT olive oil.
  • Whip on medium setting until thoroughly blended.
  • Slowly drizzle in NON-Extra virgin (regular) Olive Oil. Increase speed of the mixer as it begins to emulsify and turn into a mayonnaise-like consistency.
  • Place in refrigerator.
  • Caramelize Onions (Prepare while letting the pork rest):.
  • Cut onion into thick slices (about 1/2 inch wide).
  • Heat pan used for searing pork over Medium/low heat adding a little olive oil.
  • Add onion to pan.
  • Slowly caramelize onions, stirring occasionally. Onions should be soft and browned, but not burnt.
  • Prepare the sandwich:.
  • The original used a harder roll sliced completely in half. I use a Bahn Mi roll cut more like a Philly steak sandwich bun. I get my buns at Q Bakery in Columbia City. This allows me to stuff the sandwich and not have a complete mess.
  • Cut roll and LIGHTLY toast inside.
  • Spread Aioli generously on inside.
  • Add some cilantro, a branch of romaine, a few jalapeños, some caramelized onions, and stuff with pork.
  • Finally, eat the best sandwich ever.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.8, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 108.2, Sodium 902.4, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 29.4

CUBAN PORK SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Cuban Pork Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic, cloved minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices swiss cheese

Steps:

  • For the relish, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the onion and water to a boil.
  • Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently; drain.
  • Transfer to a bowl; add roasted peppers, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and cumin.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour; remove and discard the garlic.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator.
  • To make the sandwiches, mash the minced garlic, cumin and salt.
  • Rub over the tenderloin; place in a shallow baking pan and bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 35-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  • Allow to stand for 10 minutes; slice thin.
  • Over medium heat, heat the oil in a large skillet.
  • Top four slices of bread with pork, add the desired amount of relish and 2 slices of cheese; top with remaining bread.
  • Cook the sandwiches for 2 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • The yield is 4 sandwiches and 2 cups of relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.7, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 125.3, Sodium 1268.7, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 55.5

PASEO CUBAN ROAST PORK SANDWICH RECIPE



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Provided by charlotteh371

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 baguette
garlic mayo (see below)
roast pork (see below)
2 large yellow onions
olive oil
lettuce
cilantro
pickled jalapeno peppers
Roast Pork
1 cup mango juice (or sub 1 cup orange juice)
2 cups orange juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lime, juice of
2 tbsp. garlic minced
1 tsp oregano, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 oz rum
3-4 lb pork shoulder (bone in)
Garlic Mayo
1 bulb garlic
olive oil for drizzling
1 cup mayo
2 tbsps. olive oil
1 lime, juice of
1/2 tbsp. dill pickle relish

Steps:

  • Make the pork: combine the mango juice, orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, chopped garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and rum in a large vessel or zip lock Place the pork in the bag and marinate for a minimum of 3 hours (but you'd do well to do 12 or 24 hrs). When the pork is ready, save the marinade and preheat the oven to 300F. Sear the meat on all sides in a lightly greased frying pan or skillet until its nicely browned. Remove the pork to a baking dish (BUT DONT WASH THE SKILLET/PAN save it for later) and pour the marinade into the baking dish. Tent the meat with foil and bake for 2 hours. The original recipe said 45 mins, but that didn't get me to the fall apart texture. REmove the foil and cook uncovered for another 2 hours, basting the meat with the marinade every 15 mins and turning the meat after an hour. Remove from the oven when the meat is fork-tender and comes off the bone easily. Shred the pork with two forks. MAKE THE GARLIC MAYO: while the pork is cooking in the oven, slice the top off the garlic bulb and place it in a small baking dish or on a piece of foil that has been pulled up at the edges (to form a bowl). Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and bake in the oven (next to the pork) for thirty mins or until the garlic is soft. Peel the skins off the garlic cloves and mash the garlic into a paste. Combine the garlic with the mayo, olive oil, lime juice and pickle relish. Stir until blended. CARAMELIZE THE ONIONS: peel and slice the onions into 1/4 inch strips. Heat a little olive oil on a medium flame in the same pan you used to sear the pork. When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat when the onions are caramelized. ASSEMBLE THE GOODNESS: cut an 8 inch long piece of baguette or other similarly shaped bread that has a nice, crusty outside and soft, chewy inside. Slice it in half, lengthwise. Spread garlic mayo on both pieces of bread and bake or toast in the oven until the mayo starts to bubble and puff. REmove from the oven. Layer the pork, onions, lettuce, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and more garlic mayo on one piece of the bread. top with the other half of the bread and serve. The pork can probably yield a dozen sandwiches.

Tips:

  • Opt for a whole pork shoulder (also called pork butt) for the most flavorful results.
  • Don't skip the mojo marinade; it infuses the pork with incredible flavors.
  • Roast the marinated pork slowly and patiently to achieve fall-apart tender texture.
  • Shred the cooked pork using forks or meat claws for a rustic, authentic look and feel.
  • Use a combination of sweet and tangy ingredients, such as orange juice, pineapple, and vinegar, for the mojo sauce.
  • Serve the roasted pork sandwiches with classic Cuban accompaniments like yellow rice, black beans, and sweet plantains (maduros).
  • Add a dollop of sour cream or avocado crema to your sandwich for extra richness and creaminess.

Conclusion:

The Cuban roasted pork sandwich, with its succulent meat, tangy mojo sauce, and crispy bread, is a culinary delight that embodies the vibrant flavors of Cuban cuisine. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, party appetizer, or even a late-night snack. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step recipe guide will help you recreate this iconic sandwich in the comfort of your own home. Remember to savor each bite and share the joy of this delicious dish with your friends and family.

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