Why You’ll Love This Recipe
My husband took one bite of these Slow Cooker Cuban Sandwiches and with his mouth full exclaimed, “This is good!” That’s how I know I have a winner!
When we went out for dinner the next night, he wanted to make sure we were still planning to use the leftovers. He couldn’t wait for his next Cuban sandwich!
Turns out, all three of my boys love Cuban sandwiches too. If we eat out and there is a Cuban sandwich on the menu, they will order it. But of course, nothing beats homemade!
I’m going to go out on a limb and says it’s all the meat. I mean, how can you go wrong with pulled pork and ham in one sandwich.
Oh, and lots of melted Swiss cheese, plus mustard and pickles. I guess it’s no surprise these are a family favorite!
I used Dijon mustard in my sandwiches, because that’s what I had on hand, but regular mustard or even honey mustard would work too.
If you have a George Foreman (or similar style) grill, it works great for pressing and cooking the sandwiches. But you can just grill them without pressing, or cook them between two heavy skillets. As long as you have all the delicious fillings, it really doesn’t matter!
We had enough pernil for about 8 sandwiches. So the good news is, unless your feeding three hungry teenagers, you’ll probably have leftovers.
And if you don’t feel like sandwiches, the pork is pretty tasty on it’s own. It makes a great filling for tacos, burritos or enchiladas.
If you’ve never had a Cuban sandwich, this Slow Cooker Cuban Sandwich Recipe is a great place to start. Enjoy!
What Should I Serve With Cuban Sandwiches?
Traditional Cuban side dishes include beans, rice, and fried plantains. But we often just serve these sandwiches with our favorite potato chips.
These are some of our favorite side dishes to serve with these sandwiches.
Recipe Tips
- Give yourself plenty of time to make this recipe. The pork itself has to cook in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours before you even assemble the sandwiches. I like to make this recipe over a couple of days.
- If you’re feeding a small group, you can probably get two meals out of this recipe. Make some Cuban pork and rice bowls the first day, and use the leftovers to make the sandwiches.
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Cuban Sandwiches (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
For the pork (pernil):
- 1 2 pound pork roast
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano or marjoram
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
For the sandwiches:
- Sliced Swiss cheese
- Sliced ham
- Sliced pickles
- Hoagie or sub rolls
- Mustard
Instructions
- For the pernil: Combine 4 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano or marjoram, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Rub pork with garlic mixture and refrigerate overnight.
- Cook in a slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
- Remove from slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread mustard on both sides of a roll.
- Layer Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, pernil, and a second slice of cheese on the bottom of a roll; top with other half of roll.
- Press sandwiches in a panini press or skillet until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
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11 comments
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
I love how simple this recipe is! Can’t wait to make it for my family. 🙂
Joe Willy
This sandwich was great, I have always bought Cuban Sandwiches, but now I can make them on my own & love it, I used spicey capicola in place of the ham & it was a nice change.
Monica H
I saw this recipe on Cassie’s blog and it made me drool. Now I want it even more. Looks amazing!