Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches

Name: Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 24 servings.
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (5 to 6 pounds); 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 large onions, sliced; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; SANDWICHES:; 4 loaves (1 pound each) French bread; 3/4 cup butter, softened; Yellow mustard, optional; 24 thin sandwich pickle slices; 2-1/4 pounds sliced deli ham; 2-1/4 pounds Swiss cheese, sliced

Our home economists slowly roast pork in a seasoned citrus marinade, then layer slices with pickles, zippy mustard, ham and cheese for an incredible hot sandwich.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (5 to 6 pounds)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 large onions, sliced
1 cup orange juice
1 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
SANDWICHES:
4 loaves (1 pound each) French bread
3/4 cup butter, softened
Yellow mustard, optional
24 thin sandwich pickle slices
2-1/4 pounds sliced deli ham
2-1/4 pounds Swiss cheese, sliced

Directions

Cut sixteen 1-in. slits in roast; insert garlic slices. In a large bowl, combine the onions, orange juice, lime juice and seasonings. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain and discard marinade. Place roast and reserved marinade in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reaches 160°, basting occasionally. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, cut each loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Spread butter and mustard if desired over cut sides of bread. Cut pork into thin slices. Layer bottom halves of bread with pickles, pork, ham and cheese. Replace tops. Cut each loaf into sixths.
Cook in batches on a panini maker or indoor grill for 4-5 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.