Recipe courtesy of Michelle Bernstein
Cuban Sandwiches
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 40 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
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) .
Directions
- 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.