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Sammy’s Cubano Sandwich

Servings 6
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

Mojo Marinade:

  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cilantro minced
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • kosher salt to taste
  • coarse black pepper to taste

Sandwich:

  • 3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder or boneless pork butt
  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco Chipotle Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 6 pieces Cuban bread or baguette 6 inches each, cut lengthwise
  • 8 ounces deli ham thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound swiss cheese thinly sliced
  • 24 dill pickle chips
  • 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons reserved Mojo Marinade

Instructions

  • To make Mojo Marinade: In bowl, whisk olive oil, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper until incorporated. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve 4 tablespoons marinade in separate bowl, cover and set aside in refrigerator.
  • Place pork in large zip-top bag. Cover with Mojo Marinade and close bag. Place in roasting pan and refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat oven to 450° F.
  • Remove pork and marinade from bag and place in roasting pan. Cover with foil and cook in oven 45 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes, reduce heat to 375° F, remove foil and cook 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 175° F and pork is fork tender at thickest part.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 20 minutes before slicing.
  • In small bowl, mix chipotle sauce and mayonnaise until fully incorporated.
  • Spread mixture on bottom bread slice.
  • On top bread slice, place two slices deli ham, 3-4 ounces roasted pork, two slices swiss cheese, 4-6 pickles and yellow mustard.
  • Over medium-high heat, butter flat surface of griddle and add reserved Mojo Marinade while butter is melting.
  • Place assembled sandwiches on griddle, pressing grill weight or heavy skillet on top of sandwiches.
Course: Main Course