Cubano Pies As Made By Vivian Hernandez Jackson Recipe By Tasty

CUBANO PIES AS MADE BY VIVIAN HERNANDEZ-JACKSON RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the Cuban-style pork: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
• In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, oregano, salt, and Sazón.
• Place the pork shoulder in a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 c,m) ( baking dish. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over, then pour the mojo marinade and water on top.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Transfer the pork to the oven and bake for 10 hours, until extremely tender and the liquid has reduced.
• Drain the liquid from the pan into a bowl and set aside. Using 2 forks, shred the pork, discarding any fatty bits. Pour the reserved braising liquid over the pork and toss until well combined. You should have about 4 cups. The pork will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use, up to 4 days.
• Make the cubano pies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a clean surface and use a knife or pizza cutter to mark 9 squares.
• Scoop 3 heaping tablespoons of Cuban-style pork onto each square (save the leftover pork for another use). Top each portion with 2 pickle slices, a drizzle of yellow mustard, and a half slice of Swiss cheese.
• Gently lay the remaining sheet of puff pastry over the pork mounds. Use your fingers to press the dough together around the edges, then between the squares. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut through to make 9 individual squares.
• Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes, until deep golden brown and firm.
• Meanwhile, combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the pot from the heat.
• Remove the Cubano pies from the oven and immediately brush with the cinnamon syrup. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

CUBANO

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl and spread evenly on the inside of the bread slices. Layer on half of the cheese, the ham, pork, Quick Garlic Pickles and the remaining cheese. Cover with another slice of bread and butter the outside (top and bottom) of the sandwich.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat and place the sandwiches in the pan. Top with a second cast-iron skillet to weigh the sandwiches down. After 2 minutes, turn down the heat to medium low, flip the sandwiches and weigh down again with the second skillet. Check the sandwiches after 1 more minute, and remove when golden brown and the cheese has melted.
• Ingredients and Directions
• Place the cucumber slices in a medium bowl. Heat 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan with the vinegar, onions, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and garlic, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring. Remove from the heat and pour over the cucumbers and stir to coat the slices well. Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and serve.

CUBANO IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cut the ham slices into strips about 1 1/2 inches by 4 inches. Cut the cheese slices into strips about 1 1/2 inches by 3 inches.
• Separate the dough into triangles, then slice each triangle in half lengthwise so you have 32 triangles. Place a slice of ham onto each triangle. Brush the ham with a little mustard. Place a slice of cheese on each ham slice, then a cocktail frank and finally a sliced gherkin. Roll up each starting at the wide end of the triangle and rolling towards the small tapered end. Place on a lined baking sheet with the small tapered end on the bottom.
• Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with mustard for dipping.

CUBAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Stir tomatoes, chicken, red bell pepper, raisins, olives, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves into the onion mixture; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

TAMPA CUBAN HAND PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove dough from the can and roll out into a 9x16-inch rectangle. Cut into 4 equal rectangles.
• Place 1 rectangle horizontally on a work surface. Brush mustard over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Arrange ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese, and 2 pickle chips, in that order, on the left side of the rectangle. Leave the border and right side of the dough exposed.
• Whisk egg and milk together to make an egg wash. Brush around the border. Fold the right side over the filling and press to seal; crimp the edges with a fork. Cut a few small slits in the top of the hand pie to vent. Brush some egg wash over the top.
• Repeat with remaining dough, mustard, filling, and egg wash. Arrange hand pies on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes. Cover with foil if starting to brown too quickly. Remove pies to a rack to cool for 5 minutes.

CUBAN FROM MIAMI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut off the ends of the Cuban bread, then slice in half.
• Add mustard, then ham, then pork, then cheese, then pickles, then place the bun on top.
• Place the sandwich on pan or griddle over low heat. Brush top with melted butter.
• Press the sandwich with a panini press, or if you don't have a press use a heavy pot or pie dish and push down.
• Cook 5-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!