Cubano Sandwich Recipe
A hot, crispy Cuban sandwich made with leftover pulled pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and mustard on buttered French bread. Pressed in a skillet until golden with plenty of melted cheese inside.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- bacon press
- serrated knife
Ingredients
- 1 loaf fresh French bread
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- 10 slices thin swiss cheese
- 8 slices dill sandwich pickles
- 12 slices thin black forest ham
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Split the French bread in half lengthwise, separating the top from the bottom.
- Spread the mayonnaise on the inside of one half and the mustard on the inside of the other half.
- On the bottom half of the bread, layer half of the Swiss cheese, followed by the dill pickles, Black Forest ham, pulled pork, and remaining Swiss cheese. Place the top half of the bread on top.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the butter to the skillet.
- Once the butter has melted, add the sandwich. Place a bacon press or heavy skillet on top to press it down.
- Cook for approximately 3 minutes per side, until the bread is golden and crispy and the filling is hot throughout. Reduce the heat and continue cooking if the bread browns before the filling is heated through.
- Slice into four portions and serve hot.
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Notes
- Cuban bread can be used in place of French bread if available. Choose a loaf with a relatively soft crust for easier pressing.
- Leftover homemade or store-bought pulled pork works. Avoid adding excess cooking liquid to the sandwich.
- You can mix the mayonnaise and mustard together and spread the mixture on both halves of the bread.
- A panini press can be used instead of a skillet and bacon press.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the sandwich and the starting temperature of the pork. Ensure leftover pork is reheated to 165°F in the center before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25sandwich | Calories: 855kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 2484mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 812IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 501mg | Iron: 6mg