30-60 min6 servingsAmerican

Classic Cuban Sandwiches

By Chop Secrets

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6 Servings

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30-60 min

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Medium

Classic Cuban Sandwiches
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes, Picnic

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 0 min

Cook Time: 55 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Zest and juice of one large orange
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 6 cuban rolls
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 3 oz thinly sliced deli ham
  • 3 oz thinly sliced swiss cheese
  • 18 dill pickle slices

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Season pork pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  3. When oil gets hot, brown the meat on 2 sides, 3 - 4 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you may have to work in batches. Transfer browned meat to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Add garlic to the pot and saute 1 - 2 minutes more.
  5. Add broth, juices and zest to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Put the meat back into to the pot, turning once to coat.
  6. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 20 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  9. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a cutting board. Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes and then slice thinly.
  10. Split rolls lengthwise. Brush mustard on the bottom half and melted butter on top half.
  11. Top evenly with pork, ham, and swiss. Set under the broiler just until the cheese is melted, 1 - 2 minutes.
  12. Top with pickles and press the sandwich closed.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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