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Paseo Style Cuban Pork Sandwich

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pork Sandwich
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Loves Food Loves to Eat's Notes: Miami might have their famous Medianoche sandwich--the delicious Cuban concoction filled with pork, ham, swiss, mustard, and pickles, then pressed until thin and melty... but Seattle has the...
Miami might have their famous Medianoche sandwich--the delicious Cuban concoction filled with pork, ham, swiss, mustard, and pickles, then pressed until thin and melty... but Seattle has the Midnight Cuban Press from Paseo. Nothing like your traditional Cuban sandwich, Paseo's Midnight Cuban Press is a legend in its own right: succulent roast pork, smoky ham, melty swiss, unbelievable caramelized onions, sweet banana peppers, garlicky aioli, and bright, fresh cilantro. My easy version of the Paseo sandwich includes leftover roast pork (like Kayb's Caribbean Roast Pork), deli ham, swiss cheese, honey caramelized onions, garlic-yogurt spread, and cilantro on a french baguette, pressed to messy, delicious perfection.

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Makes 2

1/2 tablespoon butter Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon EVOO Ask a question about this ingredient

1 small-medium sweet onion- sliced in rings Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon honey Ask a question about this ingredient

1 large garlic clove- pressed Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient

pinch of ground cumin Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1.5 cups pulled pork (like Kayb's Caribbean Roast Pork) Ask a question about this ingredient

4 thin slices of smoked deli ham Ask a question about this ingredient

4 slices of Swiss cheese Ask a question about this ingredient

1 French baguette- halved lengthwise and cut in 2 portions Ask a question about this ingredient

handful of cilantro Ask a question about this ingredient

salt and pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

For caramelized onions: in a skillet, heat EVOO and butter over medium heat. Add onions and slowly caramelize until golden. Take off of heat, and add in honey and a pinch of salt.
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For garlic-yogurt spread: whisk together pressed garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
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For sandwiches: On each baguette half, slather on garlic spread, and layer pork, ham, swiss, onions, and cilantro. Top with other baguette half. Heat big skillet over medium. Place sandwiches in skillet, and press (I press w/a heavy cast iron skillet) for a few minutes on each side, until cheese is melty.
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Grab a bunch of napkins, a cold, minty mojito, and dig in!
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5 Comments on Paseo Style Cuban Pork Sandwich

Loves Food Loves to Eat added about 1 year ago

Thanks for the nice comments! My sister brought me the real deal Paseo sandwich for lunch on my birthday last week, and I don't want to brag, but my version is on par with Paseo's deliciousness! Also, thanks to Kayb's fantastic pork I used!! =)