Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Make Cuban Sandwich Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Meats
Cheese
Condiments
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Bread
Carefully slice the Cuban bread in half lengthwise to create a top and bottom half for the sandwich.
- 2
Layer the Meats
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the roast pork, ham, and salami evenly.
- 3
Add Cheese
Place the Swiss cheese slices on top of the layered meats.
- 4
Spread the Mustard
Spread the Dijon mustard on the top half of the sliced bread.
- 5
Add Pickles
Place the pickle slices on top of the mustard spread on the top half of the sandwich.
Cooking
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Carefully place the top half of the sandwich on the bottom half to complete the Cuban sandwich.
- 7
Butter the Outside
Spread the unsalted butter evenly on the outside of both the top and bottom of the sandwich.
- 8
Grill the Sandwich
Preheat a sandwich press or skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich on the grill or skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 9
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the heat, allow it to cool slightly, then slice it in half and serve immediately.
