The pot is cooked one in a slow cooker or instant pot. Cook the pork and serve the next day.
CUBAN SANDWICH
Makes 4
1 Tbs. (15 ml) olive oil
zest and juice of 1 each organic: orange and lime
2 organic garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. (5 g) dried each: oregano and cumin
some red pepper flakes and black pepper
2-pound (910 g) organic port shoulder (also known as Boston butt), trimmed away the fat
1/2 cup (120 ml) organic each: chicken broth and (dairy-free) butter
4 (gluten-free) rolls, sliced open
slices of Swiss cheese or a dairy-free cheese
1/2 pound (225 g) organic sliced honey ham
organic dill pickles
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, lime and orange zests, orange and line juices, garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes and black pepper.
SLOW COOKER
- Pat the pork dry with paper towels and rub the seasoning on all sides.
- Cover and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 4-5 hours (temperature 145F/63C), until the meat easily shreds.
INSTANT POT
- Cut the pork into four equal pieces. Pat it dry and rub.
- Place in the 6-quart (5,7 L) Instant pot and add the broth.
- Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes or longer if you prefer, then release the remaining pressure.
NEXT
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and use two forks to shred the meat.
- Return the meat to the slow cooker/instant pot and keep warm in the cooking liquid.
- Spread a thin layer of butter over the outside of each roll.
- Add mustard on both sides.
- Layer 1 or 2 slice of cheese, a couple of pieces of ham, some pork, and layer of pickles.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat (press down on them with a heavy pan as they cook) or in a panini pan.
- Grill the sandwiches for a few minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve warm.
- Freeze the extra pork.
LEFTOVER PORK
GREEK PULLED PORK PITA!
Serve the shredded pork in a warm (gluten-free) pita bread, topped with any of these organic favorites:
- cheery tomatoes
- sliced cucumbers
- chopped kalamata olives
- shredded cabbage or mixed lettuce
- crumbled (dairy-free) feta cheese
- chopped onions
- tzaztziki sauce
- plain yogurt
tzaztsiki sauce: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2020/06/tzatziki-sauce.html
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH!
(gluten-free) hamburger buns, toasted
topped with BBQ sauce
