The Cubano Sandwich
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Ingredients
For the Cubano Sandwich:
- 1 bread roll, sliced lengthwise (Italian, French or Cuban)
- 2tablespoons butter
- 2tablespoons mustard
- 4slices thin cut Swiss cheese
- 2-3 thin sliced dill pickles, sliced lengthwise
- 2-4slices ham
- 1/3cup shredded or sliced pork
For Pulled Pork from Scratch:
- 1 1/2pounds country style pork ribs
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper for coating pork
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2-3cloves fresh garlic
- 1/4teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4teaspoon cumin
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1/4cup chicken broth
Instructions
For the Cubano Sandwich:
- Heat cast iron or heavy skillet. Slice bread lengthwise. Butter both sides of the outside of the bread. Spread mustard over both sides of the inside of the bread. Place 2 slices of cheese, folded over, on both sides of the bread. On one side, add pickles, ham and pork. Close sandwich and grill, using a heavy skillet to press sandwich down. Turn sandwich over to grill on the other side. Grill until browned on the outside and cheese has melted on the inside. Serve immediately.
For Pulled Pork from Scratch:
- Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet. Add olive oil. Salt and pepper both sides of pork ribs. When oil heats and glistens, add pork. Sear on both sides until browned. Place pork ribs in small crock pot with onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin and salt. Cook until for tender. (This can be cooked on low overnight.)