Memories of a Cuban Kitchen/Mary Urrutia Randelman 1992

Creole Pork Sandwich (Pan con Lechon)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 each N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
two 6-inch sections from a loaf of Cuban or Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise 6 tablespoons Mojo Criollo 16 thin slices Pierna de Puerco Asada
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted



1 Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the cut sides of the bread with the mojo, then cover with the pork slices, season to taste, and cover with the other bread slices, forming two sandwiches.
2 Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and brush the tops with the butter. Place a heavy cast-iron skillet over both sandwiches to weigh them down and bake until crisp and hot, about 20 minutes.

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