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Slow Cooker Cuban Sandwiches Recipe


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  • Author: Lina Judi
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

Description

 

Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder is paired with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and mustard, all nestled between crispy Cuban bread. This sandwich combines bold, citrusy flavors with melt-in-your-mouth pork for the perfect Cuban-inspired meal.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 loaf Cuban bread
  • 1/2 pound sliced ham
  • 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
  • Dill pickles, for serving
  • Mustard, for serving

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, chicken broth, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  • Preheat a panini press or a skillet over medium heat.
  • Slice the Cuban bread lengthwise. Layer each sandwich with shredded pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and a drizzle of mustard.
  • Press the sandwich in the panini press or place it in the skillet, pressing down with a spatula, until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • Cut the sandwich into individual servings and serve hot.

Notes

  • If you don’t have a panini press, you can use a heavy skillet and press the sandwich down with a weight (like a cast iron pan) for an even crispier result.
  • You can make extra shredded pork and store it in the fridge for other meals like tacos or burritos.
  • You can add extra toppings like lettuce or tomato, but the traditional Cuban sandwich focuses on the pork, ham, cheese, and pickles.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours