Sandwich Recipe
Traditional Cuban sandwich with roast pork.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Meat
Condiments
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the bread
Slice the Cuban bread in half lengthwise, creating a top and bottom half for the sandwich.
- 2
Layer the ingredients
Spread yellow mustard on the inside of both halves of the bread. Layer the roast pork on the bottom half, followed by the ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
Cooking
- 3
Butter the outside
Spread unsalted butter on the outside of the sandwich, ensuring it covers both the top and bottom halves.
- 4
Grill the sandwich
Heat 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 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 5
Slice and serve
Remove the sandwich from the heat and let it cool for a minute. Slice the sandwich diagonally and serve warm.