Pressure-Cooker Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Name: Pressure-Cooker Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds); 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup lime juice; 12 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons spiced rum, optional; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; SANDWICHES:; 2 loaves (1 pound each) French bread; Yellow mustard, optional; 16 dill pickle slices; 1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli ham; 1-1/2 pounds Swiss cheese, sliced

I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork served there, so I went about making it for myself! The flavorful meat makes amazing Cuban sandwiches, but you can use it in traditional pulled pork sandwiches and tacos, too. —Lacie Griffin, Austin, Texas

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
12 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons spiced rum, optional
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SANDWICHES:
2 loaves (1 pound each) French bread
Yellow mustard, optional
16 dill pickle slices
1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli ham
1-1/2 pounds Swiss cheese, sliced

Directions

Cut pork into 2-in.-thick pieces; season with salt and pepper. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; adjust for high heat. Add oil; working in batches, brown pork on all sides. Remove from cooker.
Add orange and lime juices, stirring to scrape browned bits from bottom of cooker. Add garlic, rum if desired, coriander, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Return pork and any collected juices to cooker. Lock lid in place; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high and set time for 25 minutes.
When finished cooking, naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions. Remove roast; when cool enough to handle, shred with two forks. Remove 1 cup cooking liquid from cooker; add to pork and toss together.
Cut each loaf of bread in half lengthwise. If desired, spread mustard over cut sides of bread. Layer bottom halves of bread with pickles, pork, ham and cheese. Replace tops. Cut each loaf into eight slices.

Test Kitchen tips

Make Cuban wraps by placing meat and toppings in a tortilla shell.

Toast your Cuban sandwich (similar to a grill cheese) or use your panini maker to crisp up the bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 573 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 1240mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 45g protein.

Originally published as Mojo Pulled Pork in Cook It Fast, Cook It Slow

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Venky

Mar 12, 2018

This is very tasty and cool and summer recipe
bennymack

Aug 30, 2017

This turned out great in my traditional stovetop pressure cooker! A few alterations: I added more liquid following my own pressure cooker instructions. I must say we don't eat a lot of peppery dishes, so I cut the pepper in half and substituted a few jiggers of green sauce for the cayenne pepper. Also, fresh squeezed oranges and limes ;)