Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

 Chris and I both like Cuban sandwiches.  We have thought of making them at home.  I came across this recipe in Taste of Home’s 2021Annual Recipe book.  I have made this recipe twice now and it’s amazing.  

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast 4 to 5 pounds

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 C. orange juice 

1/2 C. lime juice

12 garlic cloves, minced; yes 12

2 tbsp. spiced rum, optional 

2 tbsp. ground coriander 

2 tsp. white pepper 

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

Sandwiches 

2 1lb. loaves French bread

Yellow mustard, optional 

16 dill pickle slices

1 1/2lbs. thinly sliced deli ham

1 1/2lbs. Swiss cheese, sliced

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper, place in a slow cooker.  Combine oil, juices, garlic, rum if desired, and spices; add to slow cooker.  Cook, covered on low 8-10 hours or until tender.  Remove roast. Shred with 2 forks.  This pulled pork would be good on its own if you don’t like Cuban sandwiches.  

Cut each loaf of bread in half lengthwise.  If desired, spread mustard over cut sides of bread. Layer bottom halves of bread with pickles, pork, ham, and cheese.  Replace tops. Cut each loaf into 8 slices.  

One thing I did was griddle the pork until it started to crisp then I put the cheese on top and let it melt.  Then I assembled the rest of the sandwich.