Cubano Lettuce Wrap
- 8 slices boiled no-sugar-added ham (about 1/4 pound)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (about 1/4 pound)
- 8 slices Mojo Pork Roast, recipe follows
- 1 kosher dill pickle, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 4 outer leaves Boston lettuce
- Equipment: toothpicks
- On a microwave proof plate, layer 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese, 2 slices roast pork, 1 pickle slice and 1 more slice of cheese.
- Heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds--just long enough to melt the cheese.
- Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on the inside of a lettuce leaf, top with the layered meat and cheese, and roll it up.
- Secure with a toothpicks.
- Repeat to make 4 total.
- 1 (5-pound) bone-in fresh pork shoulder half (preferably arm picnic)
- 1 (16-ounce) bottle no-sugar-added Italian dressing (recommended: Paul Newman's Olive oil and Vinegar)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 bay leaves
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Score the fat and skin on the pork shoulder in a hatch mark fashion.
- Place the shoulder in a roasting pan lined with a rack, and pour the dressing over it.
- Rub the shoulder with the remaining ingredients and roast uncovered for 1 hour.
- Tent the shoulder loosely with aluminum foil and continue roasting while basting occasionally, until the meat starts to easily pull apart from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours more.
- Transfer the shoulder to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Trim off any excess fat and cut into thin slices.
- Yield: 8 servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours
- Ease of preparation: easy
- Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
- Calories: 589
- Total Fat: 49
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
sugar, swiss cheese, pork roast, kosher dill pickle, yellow mustard, outer, toothpicks
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cubano-lettuce-wrap-recipe.html (may not work)