Cubano Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Sandwich:
  2. For the pork: Combine the kosher salt, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, allspice, mustard, pepper, cloves, fennel and bay leaves. Then rub over the pork butt and set aside.
  3. For the marinade: Add the cilantro, garlic and salt to a food processor with 1/4 cup beer. Puree until the mixture becomes pesto-like. Then add the remaining beer, lime zest and juice and orange zest and juice. Cover the pork butt and marinate in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Cook the pork until the meat pulls effortlessly off the bone, about 6 hours. Pull the meat and leave in its juices.
  5. For the ham: Preheat the oven to 240 degrees F. Whisk the honey, mustard, brown sugar and pineapple puree. Smother over the outside of the ham. Put the ham in a roasting pan and surround with beer. Cover with tin foil. Cook until the meat pulls effortlessly off the bone, 8 to 10 hours. Pull the meat and leave in its juices.
  6. For the sandwich: Slice the ciabatta in half, drizzle the bread with olive oil and toast for 8 to 10 minutes. Then let it sit out for 30 minutes; the staleness of the bread will allow it to hold the juices from the pork and ham.
  7. To assemble: Preheat the broiler. Layer the bottom half of the bread with the pulled pork and ham. Slice the Pickles lengthwise about 1/8-inch on a mandoline and place on top of the meat. Place the Swiss cheese over the pickles and broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 2 minutes. Top with other half of bread and slice the sandwich in half diagonally on a long bias. Cut into smaller sandwiches and serve with Chayote Slaw and Fried Plantains.
  8. This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
  9. Pickles:
  10. Put the cucumbers in an ice bath.
  11. Add 12 cups water, the vinegar, fine salt, mustard seeds, peppercorns, coriander, bay leaves, garlic and dill to a large pot and bring to boil.
  12. Pull the cucumbers from the ice bath and add to mason jars. Carefully pour the boiling brine over the cucumbers and secure the lids, making sure the cucumbers are fully
  13. Submerged. Do not refrigerate for 24 hours. Always store the pickles in the brine.
  14. Chayote Slaw:
  15. Slice the radishes and chayote 1/4-inch thick on a mandoline. Combine with the cilantro, lime zest and lime juice in a mixing bowl and add salt to taste, adjusting the amount of lime juice as necessary.
  16. Plantain Chips:
  17. Score the plantains on 2 sides and peel the skin. Thinly slice small circles using a mandoline.
  18. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 325 degrees F. Add the plantains and fry for 6 to 8 minutes.
  19. Remove to a mixing bowl lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Add the salt and sugar and toss.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 549.16 Kcal (2299 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.74g 20%
Cholesterol 109.5mg 36%
Sodium 10005.37mg 417%
Potassium 826.42mg 18%
Total Carbs 54.27g 18%
Sugars 33.8g 135%
Dietary Fiber 12.29g 49%
Protein 46.86g 94%
Vitamin C 95.9mg 160%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 315mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 34.26 Kcal (143 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g 20%
Cholesterol 6.83mg 36%
Sodium 624.28mg 417%
Potassium 51.56mg 18%
Total Carbs 3.39g 18%
Sugars 2.11g 135%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 49%
Protein 2.92g 94%
Vitamin C 6mg 160%
Iron 0.2mg 18%
Calcium 19.7mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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