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Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains (Rachael Ray)

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Ingredients:

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1 2/3 to 2 lb pork tenderloin , 2 pieces, the average weight of 1 package, trimmed
extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 limes , zested
1 large orange , zested
1 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp coarse black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
8 crusty rolls , such as portuguese rolls, torpedo loaves or muffuletta style round rolls
4 tsp sugar
1/4 cup corn oil , 4 turns of the pan
4 black (ripe) plantains
1 tsp fine salt
6 dill pickles, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper relish
2 scallions, chopped
1 lb shaved ham , from the deli counter
1 lb shaved swiss cheese , from the deli counter
4 tbsp butter , for toasting sandwiches
frozen mojito slushes , recipe follows

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat tenderloins with oil. Combine onion, garlic, citrus zest, salt, pepper and dried oregano in a pile on your cutting board. Pack this coating equally and evenly onto the tenderloins. Heat a large skillet. Add a drizzle of oil and sear tenderloin on all sides. Then place in hot oven to roast 20 to 25 minutes. Wash hands.
Brush rolls with a little warm water and sprinkle the tops of the rolls with 1/2 teaspoon sugar each. Pile rolls on a baking sheet and place in oven with meat for 5 minutes to crust rolls and set sugar. Authentic Cuban rolls used for this sandwich are sweet. This sugar wash process gives a similar effect to store bought rolls. When rolls come out of oven, split and pile on serving plate.
Preheat a stovetop griddle over medium high heat.
Heat 1/4 cup corn oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice each 1/2 into thirds on an angle. Arrange plantains in pan in a single layer and cook until crisp, continuously flipping for even browning. Remove from skillet to paper towel lined plate and season with fine salt.
To assemble sandwiches: Thinly slice meat on an angle. Place ham and Swiss cheese on a serving plate, separating and fluffing up the shaved meat and cheese. Assemble sandwiches with desired fillings and place on a hot, buttered griddle. Use a heavy pan to press the sandwiches together. Toast until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
Combine chopped pickles, sweet red pepper relish and scallions in a small bowl.
Spread the relish on the tops of the rolls and pork slices, ham, and swiss cheese on the bottoms. Press the sandwiches together. Put about 1 tablespoon of butter on the hot griddle and spread to coat. Put 2 sandwiches at a time on the griddle, and top with a heavy cast-iron skillet. Toast sandwiches on the griddle, turning once, until golden, hot, and cheese is melted, 2 or 3 minutes per side.
Serve with a few slices of plantains per person as a side dish. Frozen Mojitos Slushes make a great drink or dessert.
Frozen Mojito Slushes:
For every 4 slushes, you will need:
1 pint lime sorbet or 1 can lime ade from frozen juice section
8 shots light rum
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 tray ice cubes
In a blender, combine 1/2 pint sorbet or 1/2 can of lime aid with 4 shots of rum, 1/4 cup mint leaves and 1/2 tray of ice. Pulse, then blend on high until lime-mint slush is smooth. Pour drinks into 2 large cocktail glasses using a long handled spoon and repeat with remaining ingredients.
Yield: 4 cocktails, for 8, double the recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	850.11 Kcal (3559 kJ)
Calories from fat	399.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.34g	68%
Cholesterol	180.79mg	60%
Sodium	1918.01mg	80%
Potassium	1281.49mg	27%
Total Carbs	60.8g	20%
Sugars	18.92g	76%
Dietary Fiber	4.6g	18%
Protein	53.52g	107%
Vitamin C	36.8mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	535.5mg	54%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182.31 Kcal (763 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.51g	68%
Cholesterol	38.77mg	60%
Sodium	411.33mg	80%
Potassium	274.82mg	27%
Total Carbs	13.04g	20%
Sugars	4.06g	76%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	18%
Protein	11.48g	107%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	61%
Iron	0.9mg	22%
Calcium	114.8mg	54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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