Plantain Cubano Sandwich Recipe

Layers of smoky ibp Trusted Excellence® Supreme Trim® Boneless Pork Butt and Hillshire Farm® Sliced Smoked Ham are stacked between crispy fried smashed plantains. A swipe of yellow mustard, creamy Swiss cheese, and crunchy dill pickles bring balance and brightness to every bite.

Step 1: Place one fried smashed plantain onto a clean work surface.

Step 2: Top fried smashed plantain with mustard.

Step 3: Place the ibp Trusted Excellence® Supreme Trim® Boneless Pork Butt on top of the mustard.

Step 4: Place the Hillshire Farm® Smoked Ham slices on top of the pork.

Step 5: Place Swiss cheese on top of the ham slices.

Step 6: Top with pickles and place the remaining fried smashed plantain on top to close.

Step 7: Serve as warm.

Sub-Recipe Directions

Boneless Pork Butt 

Step 1: Rub dry rub all over the outside of pork butt.

Step 2: Preheat smoker to 275F.

Step 3: Open smoker and place pork inside. Temperature will drop when you open the smoker and are loading it.

Step 4: Cook at 275F until internal temperature reaches 145F.

Step 5: Remove from smoker and allow to rest 30 minutes.

Step 6: Using tongs, pull the meat. Hold hot for service.