Cuban Sandwich
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1061
- Total Fat
- 69
- Saturated Fat
- 19
- Carbohydrates
- 39
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 70
- Cholesterol
- 218
- Sodium
- 1506
- Total: 1 hr 45 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
Roasted Pork Loin:
One 2 1/2-pound boneless pork loin roast
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Mojo Spread:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Cuban Sandwich:
4 Cuban or Portuguese rolls, split lengthwise
3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
Pinch salt
4 ounces ham, thinly sliced
4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
2 large dill pickles, thinly sliced
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- For the pork loin: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle the oil over the pork and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Transfer the pork to a rack over a heavy-bottomed roasting pan. Roast the pork until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loin reads 140 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes, and then reserve 1 1/4 pounds for the sandwich. Slice 1/4-inch thick. Reserve the remaining pork for another recipe. For the mojo spread: Add the mayonnaise, oil, cilantro, salt, garlic and lime juice to a bowl and stir until evenly combined and spreadable. For the sandwich: Heat a large, 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Spread the top half of each of the rolls with 2 tablespoons of the mojo spread and 2 teaspoons mustard. Layer the bottom half of the rolls with pork, seasoning it with a pinch of salt. Top with the ham, cheese and pickles. Place the top half of the roll over the bottom half. Brush the skillet with the butter, place 2 sandwiches in the skillet and brush the top half with butter. Place another cast-iron pan on top of the sandwiches with a heavy can to press down. Alternatively, you can use a panini press. Cook until the bread becomes golden brown on one side, and then flip and repeat on the other side, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cook the remaining 2 sandwiches.