Cuban Pork Sandwiches

Slow cooked pork perfectly seasoned with a citrusy mojo of garlic, lime, and oregano.

Cuban Pork Sandwiches

Included Ingredients

Slow cooked pork perfectly seasoned with a citrusy mojo of garlic, lime, and oregano.

Groceries Needed

  • loaf of Cuban, French, or ciabatta bread
  • softened butter
  • garlic powder
  • yellow mustard
  • swiss cheese
  • smoked deli ham
  • sliced dill pickles

Optional Additions

  • whole pickle
  • green salad
  • homemade baked potato fries

Preparation & Serving Instructions

Cook times are for frozen meals. Times may vary by slow cooker/pressure cooker. Ensure all food reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving. If cooking a thawed meal, use the shorter cooking time listed as a guideline.

Cook: Follow the Cooking Instructions below.

Serve: Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally, and in large sections vertically to make individual sandwiches. Toast both halves of the plain bread, cut side down, until the surface is a light golden-brown.

Stir together 1-2 Tbsp butter and 1/4-1/2 tsp garlic powder. Spread the garlic butter onto the cut side of one of the bread halves. Then spread the mustard on the cut side of other piece of bread.

Assemble the sandwich with shredded pork, cheese, ham, and pickles. Grill the sandwich on a skillet or griddle, putting pressure on the sandwich to slightly "smash" it, or use a panini press. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until the cheese is melted.

Alternate Serving Instructions: Make sliders with small rolls instead of large bread.

Cuban Pork Rice Bowls Recipe

Low Carb Serving Option: Use low-carb tortillas in place of bread for a pressed wrap.

Small

3 servings

Oven

Thaw meal in refrigerator overnight. When thawed, place in an ovenproof baking dish, cover and bake at 350 F for 1 ½-2 hours or to an internal temperature of 145 F. Remove meat and slice or shred.

Slow Cooker

Using a 1.5-2 quart slow cooker, cook on low 4-6 hours or to an internal temperature of 145 F. Remove meat and slice or shred.

Pressure Cooker

Cook on manual for 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 F, natural pressure release. May add up to ¼ cup liquid before cooking to bring up to pressure. Remove meat and slice or shred.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic powder | 1/2 tsp

Cumin | 1/2 tsp

Medium

6 Servings

Slow Cooker

Cook on low 4-6 hours, or to an internal temperature of 145 F. Remove meat and slice or shred.

Pressure Cooker

Cook on manual for 40 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 F. Natural pressure release. May add ¼ cup liquid before cooking to bring to pressure. Remove meat and slice or shred.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic powder | 1 tsp

Cumin | 1 tsp

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size | 1/2 cup (0 g)

244 Calories | 9g Total Fat | 5g Carbs | 1g Fiber | 35g Protein | 3g Sugars | 2g Sat. Fat | 486mg Sodium

Allergens: None. Your meal package will identify if substitutions have been made.

Nutrition Facts and allergen data apply to standard recipes only and do not reflect allergy substitutions or customer-provided ingredients.

The above Nutrition Facts refer to meals prepared at in-person classes and may slightly differ from delivered meals. Please refer to the label on the meal for the most accurate nutrition information.