Cuban-style Roast Pork Sandwiches

Description

 * Makes 4 sandwiches.

Ingredients

 * 1 clove garlic
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
 * 1½ to 2 lbs (700 to 900 g) pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and membrane
 * 4 thin slices Swiss cheese (or cheese of your choice)
 * 8 slices sourdough bread
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
 * pickled onions and peppers

Directions

 * 1) Mash the garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin together to form a paste.
 * 2) Rub the paste on the pork tenderloin and place in a small roasting pan.
 * 3) Roast at 450f (230c) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 155f (70c).
 * 4) Remove from oven and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
 * 5) Cut the pork into thin slices.
 * 6) Layer the pork, pickled onions and peppers, and cheese between slices of bread.
 * 7) Heat half the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until the surface shimmers.
 * 8) Add two sandwiches and cover with foil.
 * 9) Weigh it down with a heavy skillet and one or two heavy cans, or a brick covered with aluminum foil.
 * 10) Cook until the sandwiches are brown on the bottom (3 to 5 minutes), remove the weights, turn the sandwiches over, and cook until brown on the other side.
 * 11) Repeat with the remaining oil and the other two sandwiches.
 * 12) Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.