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Cuban Sandwiches
Recipe courtesy Michelle Bernstein
Show:  Melting Pot
Episode:  Nuevo Latino--Street Food
4 individual Cuban bread loaves, or 1 long loaf cut into 4 even loafs
4 tablespoons butter
1 pound seasoned roasted pork loin*, sliced thinly
1 pound smoked ham sliced thin
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
Sliced dill pickles
Yellow mustard
Mayonnaise
* Season the pork loin with salt, pepper, and if desired, a mojo (a mixture of sour orange juice, garlic, and spices)

Preheat the griddle.
Slice the bread loaves in half. Smear the butter on the cut sides of the bread. Add a dash of mustard and mayonnaise. Build each sandwich with the roasted pork, ham, cheese, and pickles.
Place the sandwich on the hot griddle, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil, and place heavy iron skillet or sandwich press to flatten. Grill the sandwich for a few minutes on each side.
Slice in half diagonally and serve.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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