Cuban Sandwich with Roast Pork and Ham (Printable)

Savory pressed sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on crisp 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

# Directions:

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 until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything gets pressed together until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts into every crevice creating that perfect cohesive bite
  • The tangy pickles and mustard cut through all that rich meat and cheese so nothing feels too heavy
  • Ready in about 25 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant thats been perfecting it for decades
02 -
  • Real Cuban bread has a slightly different texture than French or Italian but either substitute works in a pinch
  • Do not skip the butter step on the outside of the bread because that crunch is non negotiable
  • The pressing step is essential so use whatever heavy pan or kitchen tool you have to really weight it down
03 -
  • Warm your bread slightly in the oven for a few minutes before assembling if it feels stale
  • Let your sandwich rest for a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and does not ooze out when you cut it
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