Cuban Sandwich Cubano Recipe
This Cuban Sandwich Cubano recipe is a delicious and iconic sandwich filled with layers of flavors, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cuban Sandwich Ingredients:
- 1 Cuban loaf or wide Italian or French bread (1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons butter (if using a cast iron skillet)
- 2–4 tablespoons softened butter (2 TBS for skillet, 4 TBS for panini press or grill pan)
- 3 tablespoons yellow deli mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons reserved unused mojo pork marinade (in directions)
- 8 ounces Swiss Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
- 4 large dill pickles, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 pound mojo Cuban roast pork, sliced
- 6 ounces Black Forest or smoked ham, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Slice the Bread: Slice bread in half lengthwise then in half vertically. Toast all halves of the bread in a panini press, grill pan, or cast iron skillet until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Prepare Mustard Spread: Whisk together mustard, mayonnaise, and 1 ½ tablespoons of mojo marinade. Spread over all 4 cut sides of the bread.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer cheese, pickles, pork, and ham on the bottom half of the bread. Top with more cheese. Repeat for the second sandwich.
- Cook the Sandwich: Grill in a panini press or on a grill pan/skillet until golden and the cheese is melted. For skillet method, toast on both sides with butter and press down.
- Serve: Cut each sandwich in half or quarters and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Cuban Sandwich, Cubano, Pork Sandwich, Grilled Sandwich
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