Have A Cornbeef Cuban Sandwich At NJ's Azucar

Azucar's chef Nick Vasquez won Throwdown with Bobby Flay in last week's episode. He's here to show us his signature Cornbeef Cuban sandwich with an Irish twist in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Nick made a classic Cubano sandwich, with Cuban bread pressed flat and crispy on the outside. Nick seasoned his pork shoulder with a rub consisting of garlic, oregano, cumin (a necessary spice for Cuban cooking giving it an earthy texture and aroma), and sour oranges. The pork marinates for an entire day.

Afterwards, Nick covered the pork in salt, which keeps the moisture in the pork while cooking it for 5 to 6 hours at 350 degrees. The salt peels off in a layer when done. Nick used layers of Virginia ham and park, with thin slices of long Kosher pickles and mayonnaise for his dressing. The sandwich was then pressed in a sandwich press (plancha) until the cheese melts. Yum!

Azucar is located in Jersey City, NJ. For more information, visit www.azucarcubancuisine.com.

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