Lunch: Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches Recipe

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Health benefits of Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 large onion, cut into wedges
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup minced fresh parsley
7 garlic cloves, minced and divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1-1/4 cups fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 whole dill pickles, sliced

Instructions

Place onion wedges and broth in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 5 garlic cloves, vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cumin, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over pork. Add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove meat; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and remaining garlic and lemon juice; spread over buns. Layer bun bottoms with pork, cheese, sliced onion and pickles; replace tops.
Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until buns are browned and cheese is melted.

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