Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Indulge in a classic Cuban sandwich, featuring layers of succulent roasted pork, sweet ham, tangy pickles, melted Swiss cheese, and a zesty mustard all pressed together in perfectly toasted Cuban bread.
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Ingredients
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Cuban Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Cuban Sandwich Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Slice the Cuban bread lengthwise without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket.
- 2
Layer the Ingredients
Spread yellow mustard on both sides of the bread. Layer the roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles inside the bread.
- 3
Butter the Outside
Spread butter evenly on the outside of the bread.
- 4
Grill the Sandwich
Preheat a pan or sandwich press over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and press down with a spatula or a weight. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 5
Serve
Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then slice and serve while warm.