Cubano Sandwich Stuffed Waffles
Waffles stuffed with all the ingredients of a Cubano Sandwich – ham, pork, pickles, and cheese, and served with a dijon maple syrup.
Servings: 3 Large Waffles
Ingredients
PORK
- 1 pound pork shoulder steaks
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tablespoon dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
SAUCE
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1 tablespoon sambol chili paste
BATTER (FROM THE WONDERFFLE INSTRUCTION MANUAL)
- 2 cups ap flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cups melted butter
EVERYTHING ELSE
- 1/4 pound sliced ham
- 1 cup grated swiss cheese
- 2 dill pickles sliced thin
Instructions
- Make the pork - Mix the pork in a large bowl with all the marinade ingredients. Allow to rest for at least 1 hour or overnight. Bring a frying pan up to medium high heat with a little oil. Add in the pork and cook to brown on each side and cook though, about 3 minutes per side depending on thickness. Move to a cutting board and cut into thin strips.
- Make the sauce - Mix together the sauce ingredients. Taste and adjust the ratio if desired to your personal tastes.
- Make the batter - mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Preheat the waffle iron and spray with a nonstick cooking spray. Add in some batter about halfway up. Put a few slices of ham on top, then the cheese, then pork and pickles. Push the mixture down so it is near the bottom of the iron. Top with more batter to fill it up and close the cover. Flip the iron and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, flipping one more time if needed to make sure both sides are golden brown and the batter is cooked throughout.
- Top with the sauce and serve.
