Cuban Sandwich Roast Pork Ham (Printable version)

Savory pressed sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on crispy Cuban bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 8 oz roast pork, thinly sliced
02 - 8 oz deli ham, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

→ Bread

04 - 1 loaf Cuban bread, cut into 4 portions

→ Condiments

05 - 1/4 cup yellow mustard
06 - 16 dill pickle slices

→ Butter

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# How to Prepare:

01 - Slice the Cuban bread horizontally and spread mustard evenly on both cut sides.
02 - Layer the bottom half of each bread portion with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
03 - Top with the other bread half and gently press down.
04 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a large skillet or sandwich press over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet. Press down with a heavy pan or use a sandwich press. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or 5-7 minutes total in a press, until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of tangy pickles mustard and melted cheese makes every bite sing
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant that has been perfecting it for decades
02 -
  • Do not skip pressing the sandwich that crispy exterior and compressed interior is what makes it authentic
  • The mustard goes on BOTH sides of the bread not just one it creates the signature tang in every layer
03 -
  • Warm your meat slightly in the microwave before assembling this helps the cheese melt faster and more evenly
  • Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to avoid squishing the sandwich when slicing
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