Cuban Sandwich Roast Pork Ham (Print Version)

Pressed layers of pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on crispy Cuban bread for a melty, satisfying meal.

# 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

# Method:

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. Top with the other bread half and gently press down.
03 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich.
04 - Heat a large skillet or sandwich press over medium heat.
05 - 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.
06 - Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between shatteringly crisp bread and tender, melting layers creates pure sandwich magic in every bite
  • Something about the combination of tangy pickles, salty ham, and sweet roast pork just works perfectly together
02 -
  • A heavy cast iron skillet works brilliantly as a press if you do not own a sandwich press
  • Low and slow pressing yields better results than rushing over high heat
03 -
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a minute after pressing so the cheese sets slightly
  • Wrapping sandwiches in foil and pressing them in a 350 degree oven works for feeding a crowd
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