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Cuban Sandwich

A classic pressed sandwich with layered roast pork, deli ham, Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and yellow mustard grilled until golden and crispy.

25 minEasyServes 2650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 Cuban bread loaf, split in half
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced
  • 1/2 lb mojo roast pork, sliced
  • 4 oz sweet deli ham, sliced
  • 4 slices dill pickle planks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm 1/2 lb sliced mojo roast pork in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  2. 2

    Spread 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly across the cut sides of 1 split in half Cuban bread loaf.

  3. 3

    Layer 4 slices sliced Swiss cheese, roast pork, 4 oz sliced sweet deli ham, and 4 slices sliced dill pickle planks inside bread.

  4. 4

    Coat the outer crusts of bread with 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter.

  5. 5

    Press sandwich in a skillet over medium heat under a heavy weight for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Cuban Sandwich reach?

For Cuban Sandwich, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Cuban Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cuban Sandwich is 4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Cuban Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cuban Sandwich is 1 Cuban bread loaf, split in half. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How much protein is in Cuban Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 42 g of protein in about 650 calories, alongside 48 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 1450 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

Can I freeze Cuban Sandwich?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Cuban Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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