SLOW-COOKER CUBANO SANDWICHES RECIPE

Great sandwich recipe! You can also build the sandwiches and top with sliced cheese. Place under the broiler to melt.

Prep Time    : 15 mins

Cook Time   : 6-1/2 hours

Servings      : 8

INGREDIENTS

·         2 pounds pork tenderloin

·         7 tablespoons stone-ground mustard, divided

·         1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

·         1 pound fully cooked boneless ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

·         1 jar (16 ounces) whole baby dill pickles, undrained, sliced thick

·         2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

·         8 submarine buns, split

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Rub pork with 3 tablespoons mustard, season with pepper and place in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Add ham and pickles, including pickle juice. Cover and cook on low until tender, turning halfway through, about 6 hours.

2.   Shred pork with two forks. Sprinkle cheese over meat mixture; cover and cook until cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

3. When ready to serve, slice rolls and toast lightly in a toaster oven or broiler. Spread remaining mustard evenly over both sides. Using a slotted spoon, top rolls with meat mixture. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION

1 sandwich: 526 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 1941mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 48g protein.

Recipe from tasteofhome.com