Spicy Cubano Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 each Ciabatta Rolls (or another crusty Bread)
- 8 Slices Provolone picante or provoleta
- 8 Ounces Thin sliced ham (high quality, cured)
- 4 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 4 Tsp Piccalilli or hot pepper spread
- 16 sliced rounds Half sour pickle (Or use cornichons)
- Avocado oil for cooking
- For the Pulled Pork:
- 2 LB Pork shoulder
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Garlic
- 2 OZ Lime Juice
- 2 Oz Orange Juice
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 2 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper ground
- 1 tsp Mustard powder
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Jalapeno or Habanero Peppers
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
- 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander seed
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh oregano
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Pulled Pork. Mix all the ingredients for pulled pork, except the pork. Rub on the pork. Allow to marinate for at least 2 to 4 hours. Roast in a 250 to 300 degree oven uncovered for 1 hour to get a crust. Then wrap in foil. Roast another 2.5 to 3 hours. Check the pork. It should pull apart easily by hand. Give more time if needed. Remove from oven. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes. Then pull the meat. Set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Split the rolls lengthwise. Spread The dijon on each side of the rolls. Then put on the cheese slices: one on each side. Then the ham, pickles, picalilli, and a good handful of pork. Put the top back on the sandwich. Brush top and bottom with Avocado oil. Press the sandwiches in a panini press or in a pan with weight on them. You could also cook on a grill. Be careful not to burn them. Have a medium to medium high heat to get browning, but not burning. Serve warm or hot.