Cuban Sandwich

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    612 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Cuban

Cuban Sandwich

The Cuban Sandwich is composed of Cuban bread spread with a blend of mayonnaise, mustard, and hot sauce, then layered with Swiss cheese, dill pickle planks, ham, pulled pork, and an additional slice of Swiss cheese. It's cooked in butter on a griddle pressed flat to create a crispy crust while warming and melting the fillings. This sandwich combines creamy, tangy, smoky, and savory flavors with a satisfying contrast of textures.

Description

The Cuban Sandwich features a split loaf of traditional Cuban bread generously spread with a mixture of mayonnaise, mustard, and hot sauce that adds creaminess and tang. It is layered with slices of Swiss cheese, dill pickles for acidity and crunch, thinly sliced ham, and pulled pork for a combination of smoky and savory meats.

The assembled sandwich is then buttered on the outside and grilled on a griddle using a heavy skillet or bacon press to apply even pressure. The grilling process crisps the bread to a golden brown crust while warming the fillings and melting the cheese, bringing together the flavors and textures harmoniously.

This sandwich serves well as a hearty lunch or casual dinner and pairs nicely with simple sides like chips or a light salad. The pressing technique is key for achieving the classic crispness and melted filling that defines the Cuban Sandwich.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 loaves Cuban bread
  • 8 lices swiss cheese
  • 4 dill pickles planks
  • 6 lices ham , thinly sliced
  • 2 cups pork pulled
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl stir mayonnaise, mustard and hot sauce.
  2. Cut the ends off the bread and split in half.
  3. Spread mayo-mustard mixture over the inside of the bread.
  4. Layer with Swiss cheese, dill pickle, ham, pulled pork, more Swiss cheese and the top of the bun.
  5. Heat butter on a griddle on medium high heat.
  6. Add sandwiches and top with a heavy skillet or bacon press.
  7. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until sandwiches are crispy and filling is hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 2314mg (96%) Potassium 228mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 861IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 370mg (37%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 612kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 2314mg 96%
Potassium 228mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 861IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 370mg 37%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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