Sorry for the drag in posts this week, having some computer issues at home. Nevertheless it doesn't stop me cooking. Thursday night we decided to bring back a little latin flavour with Cubano sandwiches. The inspiration stemmed from a lazy Sunday watching Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and seeing an authentic Cubano sandwich made somewhere in Florida.
A specific layering of sliced ham, pulled pork, pickles and cheese topped with grainy mustard and a creamy garlicky lime-cilantro sauce is what makes a Cubano a Cubano. Delicious, tangy, filling and oh-so cheesy, this totally hit the spot on a cold cold Toronto winter evening.
Since I wasn't going to roast a whole big pork shoulder to get the pulled pork, I decided to approximate it with a cheap little pork loin glazed in grainy mustard, maple syrup and minced garlic. 40 minutes in a 375 oven and it was perfectly done, still juicy, with little caramelized bits.
While the loin was roasting, I made the sauce: mayo, fresh lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic clove and lots of salt and pepper. Spread that on one side of the buns, and grainy mustard on the other. On top of that went the sliced ham and some pre-sliced canadian havarti (love the way it melts on a sandwich).
Once the loin was cool enough I roughly cut and shredded it and layered the sliced dill pickle on as well. With a little butter on the outside I popped them into my handy sandwich press and let them sizzle.
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