Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 pound

pork loin roast

boneless

1 pound

honey ham

thinly sliced

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

1 cup

Chinese mustard

8 unit

whole wheat submarine rolls

0.75 cup

red plum jam

8 slice

swiss cheese

14 ounce

green chiles

drained and sliced

4 tbsp

unsalted butter

room temperature

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2
~3 min

Combine salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of Chinese mustard in a small bowl.

Step 3
~3 min

Spread mixture on all sides of the pork loin roast.

Step 4
~3 min

Place pork loin roast, fat side up, in a shallow roasting pan.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 5
~3 min

Roast for 15 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

Step 7
~3 min

Continue roasting for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145-160 degrees F.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 8
~3 min

Remove pork loin roast from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Slice pork loin roast very thinly.

Step 10
~3 min

Halve the submarine rolls.

Step 11
~3 min

Butter the outside of each roll half.

Step 12
~3 min

Spread remaining Chinese mustard (1 1/2 tablespoons) on half of the roll halves.

Step 13
~3 min

Spread red plum jam (1 1/2 tablespoons) on the other half of the roll halves.

Step 14
~3 min

Arrange honey ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and green chiles on the mustard halves of each sandwich.

Step 15
~3 min

Top with the jam halves.

Step 16
~3 min

Prepare a grill to medium-hot heat.

Step 17
~3 min

Lay a double layer of foil on the grill.

Step 18
~3 min

Place sandwiches on the foil.

Step 19
~3 min

Place bricks over the sandwiches (2 sandwiches per brick) and press down gently.

Step 20
~3 min

Grill until the bottom of the bread is browned and the cheese starts to melt (2-3 minutes).

Step 21
~3 min

Turn sandwiches, replace the bricks, and grill for 2 minutes more.

Step 22
~3 min

Cut sandwiches in half and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier sandwich, add more green chiles.

Use a panini press instead of a grill for easier pressing.

Toast the bread before assembling the sandwich for added crispness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The pork can be roasted a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with plantain chips.

Offer a side of black beans and rice.

Pair with a Cuban salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Plantain Chips
Black Beans and Rice
Cuban Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cuba

Cultural Significance

A popular sandwich representing Cuban cuisine and culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Holiday celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Party
Game Day

Popularity Score

70/100

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