Cuban recipe
Cuban Roast Pork Spread Finger Sandwiches with Mojo Criollo
Small round rolls filled with a smooth spread of roast pork, cream cheese and mojo criollo. Ideal for parties and afternoon snacks.
- Preparation20 min
- Total time35 min
- Servings24 small sandwiches
- DifficultyEasy
Spread sandwiches are a classic of birthday parties and afternoon snacks in Cuba: soft white little rolls filled with a smooth, well-seasoned spread and served cold on a platter.
This version makes use of leftover roast pork from the family meal. Ground with cream cheese and mayonnaise and flavored with mojo criollo, it becomes a spreadable paste full of the flavor of sour orange and garlic.
Ingredients
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Method
- Remove the skin, bones and hard fat from the roast pork, which must be fully cooked and very cold. Chop it very finely.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Process the meat in the food processor with the cream cheese and mayonnaise until it forms a thick paste with no long strands.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Add the mojo little by little, in small amounts, to give a sour orange and garlic flavor without making the crumb of the bread too wet. Adjust the texture, taste and season with pepper and, if you like, a pinch of cumin.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Refrigerate the spread for 15 to 20 minutes so it firms up.
- Split the round rolls horizontally, spread an even layer of the paste, close without pressing and serve cold.
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