Cuban Sandwich Roast Pork Ham (Print Version)

Pressed layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on Cuban bread.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the cheese melts into every little nook between the pickles and meats is the kind of culinary harmony that makes you close your eyes while eating
  • Once you master the pressing technique, you'll want to put perfectly pressed sandwiches on your weekly meal rotation forever
02 -
  • Pressing too hard will squeeze out all the good juices and fillings think firm pressure, not crushing force
  • A cast iron skillet with another heavy pan on top works better than a flimsy sandwich press if you want serious crunch
03 -
  • Wrapping sandwiches in foil and pressing them in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes works when cooking for a crowd
  • The mustard should go on both bread halves to ensure flavor in every single bite
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