Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Temple BarCuban Sandwich Recipe

Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by The Temple Bar
Time30m
Serves2

Pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meats

Cheese

Condiments

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients listed above to ensure everything is ready for assembly.

  2. 2

    Slice the Bread

    Slice the Cuban bread horizontally, creating a top and bottom half for the sandwich.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of the sliced Cuban bread, layer the roast pork evenly, followed by the sliced ham.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese and Pickles

    Place the Swiss cheese slices on top of the ham, then add the dill pickles over the cheese.

  3. 5

    Spread the Mustard

    Spread the yellow mustard evenly over the inside of the top half of the Cuban bread.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Butter the Outside

    Spread the unsalted butter on the outside of both halves of the sandwich.

  2. 7

    Grill the Sandwich

    Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the press or skillet and grill for 3-5 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the heat, let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half diagonally. Serve warm.

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