Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste (thinly sliced lengthwise)
  • 16 ounces Cuban bread loaf (can also use French or Italian Bread)
  • 1 pound Swiss cheese (sliced)
  • 1 pound smoked ham (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup pickle chips
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instruction

  • Place the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Place the pork in the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
  • Preheat a grill or skillet to medium high heat. Add the pork and cook for 7-9 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer registers 145 degrees F.
  • Let the pork rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice the meat.
  • Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Cut the bread crosswise into 4 equal sized pieces.
  • Place half of the cheese slices on the bottom pieces of bread. Top with layers of ham, pork and pickles.
  • Add the rest of the cheese on top of the pickles. Spread the mustard over the top pieces of bread, then place the tops on each sandwich.
  • Melt the butter in a pan. Place one sandwich in the pan. Use a heavier pan, such as a cast iron skillet to press down on the sandwich. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat the process with the remaining sandwiches.
  • You can also cook your sandwiches in a panini press according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Cut the sandwiches in half, then serve.