Slow Cooker Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich

Ingredients:

Pork

• 1.3 - 1.5 kg of boneless pork shoulder, skin removed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 - 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• Juice of 1 lime
• Juice of 1 small orange

Sandwiches

• 1 sub sandwich bun, 60 cm long, or 2 soft Italian buns, 30 cm long.
• Mustard, for serving
• 220 g honey-glazed ham, thinly sliced
• 220 g Swiss cheese, thick slices
• 1 cup pickled cucumbers, sliced ​​into rounds
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation:

1. Prepare the porkIn a small bowl, combine olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, lime juice, and orange juice. Using a small knife, pierce the pork all over and rub it with the spice mixture. Transfer the pork to a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker and pour in any juices from the bowl. Cover and simmer over low heat until tender, about 8 hours.
2. Transfer the pork to a bowl and let cool slightly. Using two forks, shred the pork into large pieces, then return it to the slow cooker to heat through.
3. Split the bun in half horizontally and spread mustard on both sides. Layer the ham, cheese, pork chops, pickles, and onions and cut the sandwich into serving pieces. Or start eating from opposite ends: whoever gets to the middle first!