Cuban Pork Sandwich (Cubanos) from Chef Movie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
South American, Cuban
Cuban Pork Sandwich (Cubanos) from Chef Movie
Description
This Cuban Pork Sandwich recipe layers thinly sliced baked leg ham and mojo-marinated pork on cut white baguettes, topped with Swiss cheese and thinly sliced dill pickles. The sandwich is initially assembled with mustard spread on the top halves before being compressed in a skillet with weight on top to mimic a traditional press.
Cooking in the skillet ensures the baguette crust becomes dark golden brown and crisp while the cheese melts evenly within the sandwich. The compression tightens the layers, blending the savory pork, tangy pickles, mild mustard, and rich Swiss cheese into a cohesive bite with contrasting textures from soft and tender meats to crunchy bread.
The sandwich is served immediately after resting briefly to hold the structure. Homemade mojo marinated pork adds authentic flavor, but deli pork slices can substitute. This sandwich freezes well when wrapped properly and can be reheated directly from frozen, making it a convenient make-ahead meal.
Ingredients
- 2 baked leg ham thin slices
- 4 large , thin slices Mojo Marinated Pork
- 2 pieces white baguette 6 inch/15 cm in length, cut in half
- butter for brushing, melted
- mustard American
- 2 swiss cheese thin slices
- 2 or 3 dill pickles , thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ham and pork slices, and cook each side until slightly browned then remove to a plate.
- Butter cut sides of baguettes then place in the skillet, cut side down, for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove onto work surface.
- Layer the bottom of the baguettes with pork, ham, then cheese and pickles. Cut, break or fold the ham, pork and cheese so they fit. Spread the cut side of the bun tops with mustard then place on the sandwich.
- Butter the bottom AND top of the outside of the baguettes.
- Heat skillet over medium high heat. Place the baguettes in the skillet, top with a sheet of baking paper then weigh it down with a heavy skillet or pot (use cans if necessary for extra weight so the sandwich compressed). Cook for 3 minutes on each side, until dark golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Let sandwiches stand 1 minute before cutting in half. Serve IMMEDIATELY.
Notes
- Deli pork slices can replace mojo-marinated pork if unavailable.
- Sandwiches freeze well when wrapped in parchment and foil; reheat from frozen in the oven without unwrapping.
- Nutrition information is provided per serving to help with portion control.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1195g | |
| Calories | 407cal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3g | 11% |
| Protein | 20.8g | 42% |
| Fat | 21.4g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1747mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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