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Grilled Cubano Paninis
This Grilled Cuban Sandwich adds a smoky element to this classic sandwich. It is great with your favorite roast pork or even left over pulled pork, and is super easy to make.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 833 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cuban
Ingredients
Note: The amount of ingredients needed will depend on the number of sandwiches you are making. This is an estimate for making 4 sandwiches.
- 4 Cuban Rolls or Other High Quality Bread Such as a French or Italian Loaf
- 8 lices ham
- 2 Cup roasted pork
- 1 Cup mustard
- 8 lices Pickles or 16-20 pickle chips
- 8 lices Swiss cheese
- 8 Leaves lettuce optional
- 8 lices tomato optional
- ½ Cup mayo optional
Instructions
- Halve your bread, and if using a loaf bread like a French or Italian loaf cut into sandwich sized portions. Slather both sides of the bread with yellow mustard.
- On the bottom half of the bread top with the ham slices, pickles, and then the roast pork. On the top half of the loaf top with the mayo, if using, then the Swiss cheese and optional lettuce and tomato.
- Place the top on the sandwich and gently press down on the sandwich to flatten slightly. Heat a grill or smoker to medium high heat (about 400 degrees).
- Place the sandwich directly on the grill over direct heat. Place a press or cast iron pan on top of the sandwich to press it down. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, then flip the sandwich and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
833kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
4569mg
(190%)
Potassium
1156mg
(33%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1442IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
606mg
(61%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 833
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 833kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 4569mg | 190% |
| Potassium | 1156mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1442IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 606mg | 61% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.