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Elliot Holmes
By Elliot Holmes

Roasted Mojo Pork Cubanos

6 steps
Prep:73hCook:2h
Updated at: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:31:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
63
Moderate
Glycemic Load
100
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories2804.7 kcal (140%)
Total Fat172.6 g (247%)
Carbs157.4 g (61%)
Sugars22.3 g (25%)
Protein142.6 g (285%)
Sodium2467.7 mg (123%)
Fiber7.1 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

3 Days Before

Step 1
PREPARE THE MARINADE: Blitz these ingredients together in a blender, then season to taste. Transfer the marinade to a large zip-lock bag.
extra virgin olive oilextra virgin olive oil¾ cup
coriander leavescoriander leaves1 cup
orange zestorange zest1 Tbsp
orange juiceorange juice¾ cup
mint leavesmint leaves0.25
garlic clovesgarlic cloves8
oregano leavesoregano leaves1 Tbsp
ground cuminground cumin2 tsp
Step 2
MARINADE THE PORK: Transfer the pork to the zip-lock bag and massage the marinade into the meat. Then, marinade the pork in the fridge for 3 days.
pork shoulder jointpork shoulder joint0.5

The Day Of

Step 3
ROAST THE PORK: Heat the oven to 220°C. Pat the pork dry and drain the marinade into a saucepan. Place the pork on a roasting tray and, using the MEATER, roast the pork until the internal temperature reaches 63°C. After 30 minutes, reduce the heat to 190°C. Carve the meat once rested.

Mojo Sauce

Step 4
MAKE THE MOJO SAUCE: While the pork roasts, bring the marinade to a boil in the saucepan along with the below ingredients. Season to taste and thicken.
lime juicelime juice2 Tbsp
orange juiceorange juice¼ cup
Step 5
FINISH THE MOJO SAUCE: While the pork rests, deglaze the roasting tray with some white wine and add the fond to the sauce.
white winewhite wine
Step 6
ASSEMBLE THE CUBANOS: Heat a toastie maker. Butter the outsides of the baguettes, then slice in half. On each baguette, layer slices of ham on the bottom half of the baguette. Dip slices of pork in the mojo sauce, then layer on top of the ham. Layer gherkin slices on top of the pork, followed by slices of cheese. Finally, spread mustard on the top half of each baguette and close the sandwich. Cut the baguettes in half, then press the baguettes under the toastie maker until crisp. Serve with any excess pork and extra mojo sauce to dip.
baguettesbaguettes2
hamham
gherkinsgherkins
emmental cheeseemmental cheese
american mustardamerican mustard

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