Dinner for 4

Cuban Pork Sandwiches

Name: Cuban Pork Sandwiches
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork shoulder; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1 lime; 1 orange; 2 tbsp oregano; 2 tbsp fresh coriander; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 3 cups low sodium chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 red onion; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp dijon mustard; 4 loaves cuban bread; 10 oz deli ham; 2 slices salami; 8 slices swiss cheese; 4 pickles; 1 tbsp butter

$22.43for 460 minServes 4

Simmer citrus-seasoned pork until tender, then press it with ham, salami, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles in Cuban bread.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	1 lb	$2.49Typical price
	Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.33Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	3.75	$2.20Typical price
	Oranges$1.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.56Typical price
	Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	0.25	$0.60Typical price
	Deli meat$0.55/oz typical	10 oz	$5.50Typical price
	Pepperoni and salami$0.65/oz typical	a little	$0.13Typical price
	Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	6 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical	4 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$22.43

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

60 minstart to table
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4servings as written
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Typical price

$5.61 per serving$22.43 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless pork shoulder
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 lime
1 orange
2 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp fresh coriander
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 red onion
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp dijon mustard
4 loaves cuban bread
10 oz deli ham
2 slices salami
8 slices swiss cheese
4 pickles
1 tbsp butter

Steps

Cut the pork shoulder into thin strips and season it with salt, pepper, oregano, coriander, garlic, and cumin.
Simmer the pork, orange juice, lime juice, stock, onion, bay leaves, and olive oil in a covered 12-inch skillet for 35 minutes.
Stir cornstarch with water, add it to the skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes until the juices thicken and the pork reaches 160 F.
Split the bread and spread each loaf with Dijon mustard, then layer in pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
Cook pork until it reaches 145 F inside, then rest it 3 minutes.
Brush a large skillet with butter and press the sandwiches over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, until crisp and the cheese melts.

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