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Cubano-Italiano Sandwich

A twist on a classic Cubano sandwich that instead uses Italian ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Salt
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire
  • 1/4 cup Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 cup Red Pepper Flakes
  • 5 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 1/4 cup Yellow Mustard Seed
  • 1/4 cup Black Mustard Seed
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt plus more as needed to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water

Instructions

  • Brine- Mix all ingredients and stir till salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour into a plastic bag with a pork loin and refrigerate overnight. remove from brine and bake at 325 until internal reaches 155.
  • Mustard - Grind the mustard seeds until broken but not fully turned into powder. Mix all ingredients. Stir, taste, refrigerate overnight and taste again adjusting as needed.
  • Giardiniera - *amounts not listed* Chop equal parts cauliflower, red pepper, and carrot. Salt heavily and cover with water. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, strain and rinse the veggies. Put into a jar and cover with vinegar. Toss in some oregano and garlic and refrigerate for 2 days before using.