Tampa’s BEST Cubano recipe as prepared by Chef Enesto Casabella and members of the Culinary Institute with Inclusive Grounds: The Arc Tampa Bay Cafe.

Inclusive Grounds is supported by “The Arc Tampa Bay,” which empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Tampa’s BEST Cuban

Ingredients for rub:

1 cup salt

2 oz paprika

2 oz garlic powder

2oz oregano

2 oz cumin

Directions:

Place two pork butts in a pan

Butterfly them and probe with a carving knife several times inside and out.

Add 2 cups of mojo criollo cuban marinade (found at local grocery store), covering the meat, filling cavities created with the knife

Use all rub mix covering both inside and out

Cook at 325 degrees for 8 hours

Once tender, shred with two forks

Place in a large mixing bowl with all the juices and thoroughly mix the pork

Sandwich Making:

Cut Loaves of bread into 7′ rolls and split down the middle

On sheet pants, separate the tops and bottoms side-by-side

Right side is the bottom – spread mayonnaise evenly

Left side is the top – spread mustard evenly

Add 4 slices of ham on top

Add two slices of Swiss cheese

Serve or wrap individually