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Ingredientes
- For the Pork:
- 5 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed with the side of your knife
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- To Make each Sandwich:
- 1 Cuban or Subway style roll
- Yellow mustard
- Medium sliced Cuban pork
- 2 slices Swiss cheese per sandwich
- Bread and butter pickles
- Thin sliced deli ham
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Butter
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