With an over-glut of carnitas on hand from recipe testing, I settled on whipping up some Cubano sammies, carnitas-style! No recipe really needed for this. Slather both sides of of two slices of bread with butter (I used Seattle Sourdough) and skillet grill one side of each. Spread mustard on grilled side, then layer carnitas or any other cooked pork, sliced ham, dill pickle slices, and Swiss cheese. Add the other grilled side face down on top, then press and grill until browned, using either a panini-style press or another heavy skillet on top. Oh my, decadent and finger-licking good!
And…
Here is the logo for my new taco food cart!
I’m still deciding on colors and what-not, but my temporary white sign really pops on the cart. One more inspection and permit to go, then I’m in business!
Aha. So both sides are grilled. That must be the trick. Sounds delish and decadent. Thanks for the tip!
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Definitely both. Thank you Diana!
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And Happy Mothers Day!
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Oh yes, and same to you!! xo
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Lord I could sooooo O.D. on those right now!!!!!
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LOL, too funny! I swear I almost did last night, oh man it was gooood!
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This made my tummy growl. I love your new logo!
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Thank you Cathy! xoxoxo
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The logo is awesome!
And I’m already thinking I’ll try these sandwiches with leftovers from tomorrow’s pork roast.
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Thank you Kathleen! And excellent planning on your part for the leftovers. 🙂
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OMG, that makes me hungry!! Sounds delish! And congrats on the continued progress on the new biz.
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Thank you so much Mary! Bit by bit we are getting there with it!
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Woo-Hoo to both! xoxo ccc
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Thanks sweets! xoxoxo
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The logo is cute, Kathryn. I think it’s right for a food truck. Maybe you can even get a flag with the logo to fly from the truck when it’s parked.
You had me at Cubano. By the time you finished I was drooling! I sure wish I could go down the street to your truck and buy some. 😀 Mega hugs.
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Thank you so much Teagan, and I LOVE the idea of a flag with it on it! Woo hoo!
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Very cool logo Kathryn, I am very excited for you.
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Thank you so much Terry!
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Awesome recipe. Sounds delicious. And I LOVE the logo!!!! Love it!!!
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Thank you Michelle, woo hoo!!
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Delicious sandwich and love the logo. Kathryn I know you are going to be a big success, I wish I lived around you I would be a regular customer.
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Thanks so much Suzanne, I wish ALL of y’all did! 🙂
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Great logo! 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day!
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And Happy Mother’s Day to you too! I hope your family cooks for you tomorrow! (Or at least takes you out..) 🙂
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So exciting!!
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Thank you Abbey!
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I’ve just eaten and yet this sandwich made me hungry again!
Lovely logo! 🙂
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Thank you Ronit, it was so tasty I want another one now! 🙂
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I also would be a regular costumer if I lived nearby. The logo is good and I love the sandwich.
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You are so sweet Gerlinde, thank you!!
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Both look fantastic!
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Thank you Mad Dog!
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Love that logo! And the Cubano ain’t too shabby either!
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Thank you Adam! I figured that was your kind of sammie. 🙂
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the carnitas cubano looks amazing – simple – but delish! And your logo looks great! So exciting how it is coming together!!!
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Thank you dear Jodi! xoxoxo
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This looks really delish! You have good food creations 🙂
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You are so very kind, thank you!
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Those carnitas Cubano looks so so good, I’ve got to try them. Wonderful logo Kathryn and really exciting, makes me wish I was there for the grand opening💕
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Thank you so much Marisa, I sure wish all my foodie friends could be there too!
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It would definitely be one big party😊
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Good logo and the carnitas look even better.
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Nom nom, thank you Lulu!
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The logo looks awesome! So pretty!
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Thank you Lina!
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The logo looks great!!! Not long now 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Thank you Elaine!!
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Great stuff. Delighted for you. Nice sandwich too!
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Muchas gracias Conor!
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This is so exciting!
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Thank you Lynne!
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Your logo is great ! So exciting !!!
OMW !!! your cubano’s sound divine. I need these in my life right now.
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Yum! The logo looks great! it’s so fun – I am excited to see what color palette you choose!
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Thank you Mary! Still working on the colors. 🙂
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Oolala!
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Thank you Karina!
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Can’t wait to see your food truck with the logo.
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Thank you! Health inspection tomorrow, fingers crossed!
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Looks amazing, mouthwatering 😀
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Thank you sir!
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Great logo!
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Love the logo! Best of luck with your business! I’m sure there will be plenty of watering mouths and stuffed bellies out there!
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Thank you so much Brad! I hope so!
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Woo-hoo!! How awesome, Kathryn!! Congrats and good luck with your business! Love the logo 🙂
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Thank you so much Freda!
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mmm. . . this looks yummy. The logo looks great.
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Thank you Sheryl!
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Beautiful log Kathryn. And the recipe sounds delicious!
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Thank you!!
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The sandwich sounds amazing – toasted on both sides? That’s a cool twist! I love the logo. I can’t wait to see what colors, if any, you decide on. I love the perky little flag and the distressing. I think it’s really a plus that you’re personalizing with Austin because that brings something pretty special to the party!
Mollie
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Have you thought about a distressed blue jean look for the Austin and red white and blue for the flag?
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oops, and then everything else plain?
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See my last comment, ha! Oh and the insides of the distressed Austin are white and the taco and top of flag are white. I’ll post in the next few days, opening tomorrow, ACK! Busy. 🙂
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I can’t wait to see it all!! 🙂
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Thanks so much Mollie! I went with bright lime green for the background. I got matching t-shirts and baseball caps to wear in the cart. I’m going with the “funky” Austin theme. Plus people can see me a mile away, HA!
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Perfect! You are SO creative!! Maybe you can get in with the radio stations and have a giveaway with an extra t-shirt or a free meal?! I’m so excited for you!!
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Thank you Mollie! I have been SO busy with the cart after we opened on Saturday. It’s going great and I love meeting all the people, everyone is so nice and supportive! I’ll be back to blog-reading and posting hopefully this weekend. xoxo
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Whoaaa girl! Opened this weekend?! You don’t waste any time! 🙂 Good for you!
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It’s been a whirlwind, thanks!
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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What a wonderful way to use the carnets. That sandwich would quickly disappear at our kitchen table.
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Thank you, it sure was tasty!
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If we move to Texas, I’ll look you up so I can eat your sammies. How is the Food Truck? It’s so exciting. Nice logo.
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It’s going great, thank you!!
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I’ve been off WP for a bit but happy to log back in today and see this amazing news and progress! I’m sure you are making people’s days with your warm self and tasty food! Can’t wait to read more!
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Welcome back, and thank you so very much!!
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Beautiful logo. Your foods are just amazing!
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Thanks Sumith!
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You are very welcome my friend.
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