Cuban Sandwich (Sandwiche Cubano)

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Cuban Sandwich (Sandwiche Cubano)

A Cuban staple, the Cuban Sandwich features an impressive trifecta of pork, ham, and Cuban bread served warm and toasty. With bread that is a little sweet, pickles that are sour, tangy mustard, and flavorful meats, each bite gives an exciting burst of flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 loaf Cuban bread
  • 1/2 lb baked ham (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 lb roast pork (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 lb swiss cheese (thinly sliced)
  • Dill pickles (thinly sliced)
  • Butter
  • Yellow mustard
  • Mayonnaise (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut the bread open horizontally and spread butter over the inside.
  2. Place the pickles along the bottom half of the loaf.
  3. Layer the roast pork on top of the pickles. Spread some mustard on top of the pork.
  4. Place the ham slices on top of the roast pork. Spread some mayonnaise on top of the ham, if desired.
  5. Place the slices of Swiss cheese on top of the ham. Press the loaf closed and cut into 4 sandwiches.
  6. Using a sandwich press, grill the sandwich 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing down while grilling. The bread should be lightly toasted and the cheese melted.
  7. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve hot.

NOTES

  • If you can’t find Cuban bread at your local grocery or ethnic food store, French bread can be used as a substitute.
Adapted from The Best Cuban Recipes

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