The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich (Tyler Florence) Recipe

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The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich (Tyler Florence)
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  1. You can do this in a regular Dutch oven, but for convenience and time use a pressure cooker as follows:
  2. Begin by braising the pork shoulder. Tie the shoulder in 4 places with kitchen twine so it will hold its shape while being cooked or ask your butcher to do this for you. Season the pork with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano. Set the base of a pressure cooker over low-medium heat and add a 2 count of olive oil.
  3. Add garlic and chili flakes and as the oil heats up it will become fragrant and infuse the oil. Add the pork. Add onions around the pork and brown slightly before adding orange juice, lime juice, stock and bay leaves.
  4. Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 20 to 25 minutes depending on the size of your pressure cooker. The pork should be tender when done. When done allow to cool in juices before removing twine and slicing.
  5. To prepare Cuban sandwiches, split bread in half then layer the sandwich with mustard, cheese, pickles, ham, pork then cheese again (the cheese glues everything together). Season with salt and pepper in between the ham and pork layers. (Optional: drizzle a little of the pork braising liquid over the meat as well).
  6. To cook, heat a large cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil. Place the sandwiches on the skillet and top with another heavy skillet and a couple of heavy weights (bricks, or cans of tomatoes work well). Press down firmly and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the sandwich has compressed to about a third of its original size and the bread is super-crispy. Serve with beans, rice and plantain chips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 978.64 Kcal (4097 kJ)
Calories from fat 361.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.15g 62%
Cholesterol 304.47mg 101%
Sodium 3467.58mg 144%
Potassium 1669.5mg 36%
Total Carbs 51.02g 17%
Sugars 10.12g 40%
Dietary Fiber 7.28g 29%
Protein 106.14g 212%
Vitamin C 39.2mg 65%
Iron 8.6mg 48%
Calcium 928.9mg 93%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.84 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat 52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.78g 62%
Cholesterol 43.82mg 101%
Sodium 499.04mg 144%
Potassium 240.27mg 36%
Total Carbs 7.34g 17%
Sugars 1.46g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 29%
Protein 15.28g 212%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 65%
Iron 1.2mg 48%
Calcium 133.7mg 93%

* 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

  • 22.1
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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