Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss, pickled onions.
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Ingredients
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Meats
Cheese
Vegetables
Bread
Condiments
Butter
Method
Preparation
Slice the Bread
Using a serrated knife, slice the Cuban or French bread loaf in half lengthwise.
Spread Mustard
Spread the yellow mustard evenly on both halves of the bread.
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the pulled pork, followed by the sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and pickled onions.
Cooking
Preheat the Pan
Preheat a skillet or a panini press over medium heat.
Prepare the Sandwich
Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich, pressing down slightly.
Butter the Outside
Spread the unsalted butter on the outside of the sandwich.
Grill the Sandwich
Place the sandwich in the preheated skillet or panini press. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half and serve immediately.