Mojo Pork Cubano

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast offers a leaner option, while pork loin is less expensive.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole wheat bread adds fiber, while white bread is more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Marinate pork shoulder in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

Remove pork from marinade and discard marinade.

Sear pork on the grill or roast in the oven until browned, about 20-30 minutes.

Reduce heat and continue cooking until pork is tender, about 2-3 hours, basting occasionally with juices.

Let pork rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Slice pork thinly against the grain.

Spread mustard on Cuban bread slices.

Layer sliced pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles on the bread.

Top with another slice of bread and press down slightly.

Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil.

Grill the sandwich on medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes per side.

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