Cubanito Cuban Bloody Mary Recipes

Steps:

• Place the cubed potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt - boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and puree in a food processor or blender.
• Combine the 2 cups water, 2 cups sugar, lime peel and cinnamon stick in a large heavy saucepan.
• Cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage (250 degrees) on a candy thermometer - about 15 minutes - stir frequently.
• Reduce heat to low, carefully add potatoes cook and stir until smooth - about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the egg yolks and mix well.
• Return to low heat for 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Remove from the heat mix in either the sherry or the vanilla (NOT BOTH) Note: I like to add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon here, but it's optional.
• Allow the paste to cool at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold.

Steps:

• Salt the rim of a tall glass. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, moisten the rim of the glass on a damp towel and press into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
• In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine the vodka, vegetable juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Garnish with a stalk of celery and olives stuck onto a toothpick.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil and garlic and set aside.
• Trim tops & bottoms of rolls to make flat surfaces. Brush the outsides with the garlic oil mixture and spread the insides with mustard. Place one cheese slice on each bottom roll then top with pickles. Divide pork evenly among the bottoms and top with bacon and the other 4 cheese slices. Replace tops.
• Heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches and weight down with a heavy skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until toasted, turn and repeat.
• Cut each sandwich into 4 portions.