You’re the best cold cut: delicious deli recipes to try

Ingredients for You’re the best cold cut around.

• 15 g light brown sugar

• 15 g sea salt

• 15 g onion powder

• 10 g dried oregano

• 10 g fennel seeds

• 5 g smoked paprika

• 5 g ground coriander

• 1 g ground cardamom

• 900 g boneless pork loin

• a sous vide machine, a 3.8-litre vacuum-sealable or resealable plastic bag

How to make You’re the best cold cut around.

1. Clip or stand the sous vide machine to a tall, large pot. Fill the pot with warm water to the height recommended by the manufacturer, keeping in mind that the water level will rise when the pork is added.

2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, onion powder, oregano, fennel, paprika, coriander, and cardamom until well combined. Rub this mixture all over the pork.

3. Place the seasoned pork into a bag, along with any leftover spices from the bowl.

4. Vacuum-seal the bag or partially close a resealable bag, ensuring to remove as much air as possible to prevent the bag from floating. If using a resealable bag, submerge it in the water until only the open edge is exposed, then seal it to push out more air.

5. Turn on the sous vide machine and heat the water to 60 °C. Cook the pork for 8 hours, which provides ample time to enjoy two episodes of This Is Us, read a couple of chapters of your book, floss, brush your teeth, sleep, get dressed, and eat a bowl of cereal.

6. Once cooked, remove the bag of pork and chill it in an ice bath or in the refrigerator.

7. Thinly slice the pork and prepare yourself one of the greatest sandwiches you've ever eaten while sitting at your desk at work. (Consider quitting your job to pursue your dream of opening a sandwich shop!)

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.