Cubano Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Sandwich
For the Marinade (optional, for roast pork)
Method
For the Marinade (optional, for roast pork)
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, combine garlic cloves, orange juice, lime juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Place the roast pork in a resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it's fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
For the Sandwich
- 3
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the Cuban bread lengthwise, leaving one side attached to create a hinge. Spread the yellow mustard on the inside of the bread.
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
Layer the roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles inside the bread.
- 5
Butter the Outside
Spread the butter on the outside of the sandwich.
- 6
Grill the Sandwich
Preheat a panini press or a skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, place a heavy pan on top of the sandwich to press it down. Grill the sandwich for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 7
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the heat, slice diagonally, and serve warm.