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Cuban Sandwich (Cubano)

Recipe by Rebekah Winscott

A crispy, pressed Cuban sandwich layered with roast pork, ham, cheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread.

  • Total Time16 minutes
  • Yield2 large sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 loaf Cuban bread (or French bread)
  • 1 pound roast pork, sliced thin
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices cheese
  • 3-4 dill pickles, sliced
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • Cheese: Swiss is traditional, but any good melting cheese works.

Instructions

  1. Cut the Cuban bread in half lengthwise and spread mustard on both sides.
  2. Layer the roast pork, ham, cheese, and pickles on one half of the bread.
  3. Place the other half of the bread on top and press down gently.
  4. Heat a large skillet or panini press over medium heat.
  5. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Cut the sandwich into smaller pieces or leave it as is and serve hot.

Notes

  • If using a skillet, press gently with a second skillet or a foil-wrapped brick for even browning.
  • French bread works best if it’s not overly crusty.
  • Keep heat at medium so the cheese melts before the bread gets too dark.

Find it online: https://thisnanacancook.com/cuban-sandwich/