Cuban Sandwich Recipe
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
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients listed above to ensure everything is ready for assembly.
- 2
Slice the Bread
Slice the Cuban bread horizontally, creating a top and bottom half for the sandwich.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of the sliced Cuban bread, layer the roast pork evenly, followed by the sliced ham.
- 4
Add Cheese and Pickles
Place the Swiss cheese slices on top of the ham, then add the dill pickles over the cheese.
- 5
Spread the Mustard
Spread the yellow mustard evenly over the inside of the top half of the Cuban bread.
Cooking
- 6
Butter the Outside
Spread the unsalted butter on the outside of both halves of the sandwich.
- 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
- 8
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the heat, let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half diagonally. Serve warm.
