Cuban Sandwich

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This Cuban Sandwich recipe is a knockout! Slightly crusty rolls, topped with piles of tender pulled pork, ham, melty swiss, tangy pickles, and a homemade mojo sauce that brings it all together.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Sandwich

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: Cuban Sandwich, cubano sandwich

Servings: large sandwiches

Ingredients

For the Mojo Mayo

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Sandwiches

4 Cuban or Portuguese rolls , split (see note below)
yellow mustard , to taste
2 cups cuban pork or pulled pork without BBQ sauce
8 slices deli ham
16 slices thinly sliced swiss cheese
4 large (or 10 small) dill pickles , sliced thin lengthwise
butter , for frying

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the Mojo mayonnaise. Set aside.
Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle pan over medium heat and toast the cut side of each roll, just until lightly crusty, about 3 minutes - this will help prevent the sandwich from getting too soggy.
Liberally spread the mojo mayo on the toasted rolls, followed by as much mustard as you’d like. Layer with 2 slices of cheese, 1/4 of the pickles, 2 slices of ham, 1/2 cup of pulled pork, and then 2 more slices of cheese.
With the cast iron pan or griddle on medium heat, add some butter to the pan and add the sandwiches. Press the sandwiches down with another heavy pot or sandwich weight to help get a good crust on the bread and press the ingredients of the sandwich together. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Lightly smear some butter on the tops and then flip the sandwich and replace the pot or weight on top and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until brown and crispy.
Remove from the pan and let rest for 3 minutes, slice in half and serve with chips, fries or slaw.

Notes

If you can't find cuban or Portuguese rolls, you can use the french or Italian loafs from your supermarket bakery. Baguette can be too tough and crusty for this pressed sandwich. French sub buns, or ciabatta rolls can also be used.

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