Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

A hearty sandwich with a ton of pulled pork, perfectly melted cheese, jalapeños, and toasted bread, served with a side of chips or a side salad.

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Ingredients

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1
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the Cuban or French bread in half lengthwise. Spread mustard on the inside of both halves.
2
Layer Ingredients
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the pulled pork, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and jalapeños.
3
Top the Sandwich
Place the top half of the bread over the layered ingredients.
4
Toast the Sandwich
Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the skillet. Press down with a spatula or a weight and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
5
Serve
Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve with chips or a side salad.