Cuban sandwich "Tampa"

Votes: 3

Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Complexity: average
Quantity: 1 Cuban sandwich

The main ingredient of any Cuban sandwich is Moyo marinated pork. You can find the ready-made marinade in bottles at Latin American stores, or use this recipe from the legendary Colombian restaurant in Tampa.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

For pork:

2.3 kg boneless pork shoulder
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
8 large cloves of garlic
2 tsp dried oregano
4 bay leaves
Salt and ground black pepper

For the sandwich:

1 piece Cuban bread (23 cm)
4 thin slices glazed ham (about 110 g)
3-4 thin slices Genoa salami with pepper (about 30 g)
2 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 30 g)
2 slices of pickled cucumber
1 tbsp mustard
Softened butter for frying

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Prepare the pork: Using a knife, make small slits in the meat and place it skin-side down in a baking dish. Combine the lime and orange juice in a measuring cup.

Place 1/4 cup of the citrus mixture in a food processor, add the garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a paste. Rub the mixture into the pork, working it into the cuts.

Pour the remaining 3/4 cup of juice over the pork, pressing bay leaves into the surface. Cover and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Turn the pork skin-side up and roast for about 2.5 hours, or until a candy thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F (71°C). Cool completely before slicing. (Leftover pork can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.)

Make the sandwich: Cut the bread in half lengthwise. On the bottom half, place the ham, 3 thin slices of roast pork, salami, cheese, and pickles. Spread mustard on the inside of the top half.

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brush the outside of the sandwich with butter, then place it in the skillet and press it down with a heavy skillet. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side (or use a sandwich press). Cut in half diagonally.

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