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Cuban Pork Sandwiches

Cuban Pork Sandwiches
Seasoned pork, red and green peppers and mozzarella cheese come together in this satisfying sandwich recipe sent in by Connie Zangla from Annadale, Minnesota. "To make it more substantial, sometimes I add bread crumbs and Italian seasoning to the meat and vegetables," says Connie.
4 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + marinating Bake: 25 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • SANDWICH:
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

  • For relish, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring onion and
  • water to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute; drain. Transfer to a
  • bowl; add roasted peppers, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper
  • and cumin. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Discard garlic.
  • (Relish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1
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Cuban Pork Sandwiches (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • week.)
  • In a small bowl, mash the minced garlic, cumin and salt. Rub over
  • tenderloin; place in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at
  • 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads
  • 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; thinly slice pork.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Top four slices of
  • bread with pork, desired amount of relish and two slices of cheese;
  • top with remaining bread. Cook sandwiches for 2-4 minutes on each
  • side or until golden brown. Yield: 4 servings (2 cups relish).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 522 calories, 21 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 113 mg cholesterol, 1,116 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 41 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
© Taste of Home 2013