Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Sliced ham, pork carnitas, Swiss cheese, red cabbage, sliced pickles and Dijonnaise served on a pressed ciabatta loaf.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Cheese
Vegetables
Condiments
Bread
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: sliced ham, pork carnitas, Swiss cheese, shredded red cabbage, sliced pickles, Dijonnaise, and ciabatta loaf.
- 2
Prep the Bread
Slice the ciabatta loaf horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of the ciabatta loaf, spread 2 tablespoons of Dijonnaise evenly. Layer the sliced ham, followed by the pork carnitas, and then the Swiss cheese.
- 4
Add Vegetables
Top the Swiss cheese with the shredded red cabbage and sliced pickles.
Cooking
- 5
Press the Sandwich
Place the top half of the ciabatta loaf on top and press down gently. Heat a grill or sandwich press to medium heat.
- 6
Grill the Sandwich
Place the assembled sandwich on the grill or in the sandwich press. Cook for 5-7 minutes, pressing down occasionally, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Serving
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the grill, slice it in half, and serve immediately.
