Description
A halal-friendly reimagining of the classic Cuban sandwich using smoked beef brisket, citrus-cumin marinade, and grilled crust. Tender, smoky, and customizable for family meals.
Ingredients
Smoked halal beef brisket, 3–4 lbs
Orange juice, 1 cup
Lime juice, ¾ cup
Garlic, minced, 4 cloves
Ground cumin, 2 tsp
Dried oregano, 1 tsp
Red pepper flakes, 1 tsp
Kosher salt, 2 tsp
Ground black pepper, 1 tsp
Olive oil, ¼ cup
Bay leaves, 2
Sliced bread, 2 loaves
Provolone cheese (halal), 1 cup
Whole grain mustard, 4 tbsp
Pickled cucumbers or jalapeños, to taste
Instructions
Pat brisket dry and sear in hot olive oil until browned on all sides
In a slow cooker, combine orange/lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and bay leaves
Add seared brisket, cover, and cook on low for 6–8 hours
Remove brisket, let rest briefly, then shred with hands or two forks
Assemble sandwiches with bread, layered with cheese, mustard, and pickles
Warm panini press or skillet over medium-high heat; grill sandwiches until bread is crisp and cheese is melted
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure brisket reaches 195°F for tenderness
Adjust cumin and red pepper to taste
Replace red pepper flakes with crushed fresh chili for milder heat
Let rest before shredding to retain juices
Store leftover brisket refrigerated up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Uncategorized
- Method: Slow cooking with pan sear
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg