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Cuban Sandwhiches with Slow Roasted Mojo Pork Shoulder

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Ingredients

For the Mojo:

  • 4-5 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp 8g ground cumin
  • 1 tsp 8g freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup about 1 small handful minced fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/2 cup 120ml fresh orange juice from 1 to 2 oranges (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup 60ml fresh lime juice from 3 to 4 limes (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup 60ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt

For the Pork and to Finish:

  • 1 4 lb boneless pork shoulder roast rind removed
  • 1/4 cup about 1 small handful finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons about 3 very large pinches finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • Lime wedges for serving

Cubano assembly:

  • 3/4 - 1 Lb sliced deli ham
  • 24 slices of Swiss cheese
  • Mustard
  • Sliced Pickles
  • 6-8, 6 ” panini or submarine buns

Instructions

Directions

  • For the Mojo: Combine garlic, cumin, pepper, oregano, orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil in a large bowl and whisk. Season to taste generously with salt. Transfer half of mojo to a sealed container and reserve in refrigerator. Add pork to remaining mojo and turn to coat. If desired, transfer pork and marinade to a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag and refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight before continuing.
  • For the Pork and to Finish: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 275°F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place pork and juices on top and fold up foil, crimping to seal loosely but making sure that there is room for air to circulate inside.
  • Place in oven and roast for 3 hours. Fold back foil, increase oven temperature to 325°F, and continue roasting, basting pork with pan juices occasionally, until pork shows almost no resistance when a metal skewer or knife is inserted into it and the surface is crackly and brown, 2 to 3 hours longer. Remove pork from oven and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour accumulated pork juices into a bowl and discard all except 1 cup. Add reserved mojo to pork drippings, along with fresh chopped mint and oregano. Whisk together and season to taste with salt. Set aside for adding to the meat later.
  • Assemble your sandwhiches as follows:
  • Smear mustard on both the top and bottom bun interiors. Layer bottom bun with 2 slices of Swiss cheese and about 3-4 slices of deli ham. (3 if the slices are thicker), top with a generous amount of roasted pork. Top with more Swiss cheese and top with the top bun.
  • Heat a large pan, griddle or cast iron skillet on med-high. Once heated, add a little oil or butter to the pan. Once hot, add sandwhiches and press down using a spatula or hamburger press. You should hear a sizzle. After a minute or two, carefully flip the sandwhiches and toast the other side.
  • Cut in half on the diagonal and serve with a mountain of shoestring fries on top!