Description
Slow Cooker Cuban Sandwiches are a delicious, hearty meal that combines tender shredded pork, tangy citrus marinade, savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and crispy pickles, all sandwiched between perfectly toasted rolls. This easy recipe, made in a slow cooker, is perfect for a flavorful dinner or party-worthy sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork shoulder roast
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced ham
- Sliced Swiss cheese
- Sliced pickles
- Sandwich rolls
Instructions
- Place the pork shoulder roast in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the citrus mixture over the pork shoulder.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the shredded pork on sandwich rolls, then layer with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
- Grill the assembled sandwiches in a panini press or on a skillet until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and toasted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a little mustard on the rolls before assembling the sandwiches, just like traditional Cuban sandwiches.
- You can also make the pork in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze it for later use.
- If you don’t have a panini press, you can grill the sandwiches in a hot skillet, pressing them down with a heavy pan or spatula for the same effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours