Back to RecipesCuban Sandwich (Cubano)
Miami's greatest contribution to sandwich culture — a pressed sandwich of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread, grilled until the cheese melts and the bread is shatteringly crisp. A masterpiece of flavor and texture.
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2
Cuisine
Cuban
Rating
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 2 Cuban bread rolls or hoagie rolls
- 200g slow-roasted pork (mojo pork), sliced
- 150g sliced ham
- 100g Swiss cheese, sliced
- Dill pickles, sliced
- Yellow mustard
- Butter for pressing
Instructions
- 1
Slice rolls lengthwise. Spread mustard on both sides.
- 2
Layer ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
- 3
Close sandwiches. Butter the outside of each.
- 4
Press in a sandwich press or heavy skillet with a weight on top.
- 5
Cook over medium heat 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- 6
Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
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