Cuban pot roast and sandwiches

Cuban Pork Roast

I made this Cuban Pork Roast for dinner but got hungry at 3 so we either had a late lunch or  early supper. I suspect it will be a late lunch for Charlie and an early dinner for me.

Recipe By:  Christine L.

"Black beans and rice are the logical accompaniment to this hearty pork roast. A salad of orange slices, red onion and arugula dressed with a tangy cilantro vinaigrette would  be refreshing. If there are any leftovers, make media noches, the Cuban sandwiches that are made with Swiss cheese, ham and toasted egg bread in addition to roast pork."

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried oregano                                           

1/3 cup orange juice

1/3 cup dry sherry

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and tied

Directions

Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and peppercorns to the pan; stir constantly until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool.

Using a mortar and pestle, crush toasted spices with garlic, salt, and oregano to make a paste. You can also do this in the small bowl of a food processor. Transfer to a small bowl, and stir in orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sherry, and olive oil.

Place the pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour citrus marinade over meat, and seal. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the bag over occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Transfer pork and marinade to a roasting pan, and place in the oven. Roast for about 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan juices occasionally, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add small amounts of water to the pan if it dries out. Transfer the pork to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve, and serve.

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Cuban sandwich

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

1 8″ Cuban roll, split

½ cup leftover roast pork shoulder, shredded

3 slices deli ham

3 slices Swiss cheese

10 dill pickle chips

1 tbsp. yellow mustard

1 tbsp. canola oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of roll and top with pork, ham, cheese, and pickle chips. Spread mustard on top half of roll; cover bottom. Heat oil in a 10″ skillet over medium-high heat, and cook sandwich, weighing it down with a cast-iron skillet and turning once, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 8–10 minutes. Cut in half and serve hot.