Embark on a culinary journey to savor the iconic Cuban Sandwich, a harmonious blend of zesty flavors and textures. This delectable sandwich features succulent roasted pork, savory ham, tangy pickles, melted Swiss cheese, and a slather of tangy mustard, all nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted Cuban bread. The sandwich is pressed to perfection, resulting in a crispy golden crust that encapsulates the melty goodness within. Alongside the Cuban Sandwich recipe, this article offers guidance on crafting homemade pickles from scratch. These pickles, with their vibrant green color and tangy flavor, add a refreshing crunch to the sandwich. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article ensures that both the Cuban Sandwich and the pickles turn out flavorful and authentic.
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EASY CUBAN SANDWICH
The delicious Easy Cuban Sandwich is layered with two kinds of pork, loads of melted swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Toasted in butter and pressed to perfection, this is one ultimate sandwich for pork lovers.
Provided by Aimee Mars
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Place the pork tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, oregano, and cumin together and pour over the pork.
- Cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF. Thinly slice the meat and set aside.
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and then cut into 4 equal parts.
- Begin layering the ingredients by adding half of the cheese to the bottom layer of the sandwich bread. Top with the smoked ham, sliced pork, and pickles. Place the remaining cheese on top. Spread mustard on the top piece of bread and place on the sandwich.
- Melt the butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and set a heavy skillet, such as an iron skillet, on top of the sandwiches to press them down. Once toasted flip the sandwich and repeat.
- Slice the sandwiches in half before servings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sandwich, Calories 583 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 1354 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g
CUBANO
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix the mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl and spread evenly on the inside of the bread slices. Layer on half of the cheese, the ham, pork, Quick Garlic Pickles and the remaining cheese. Cover with another slice of bread and butter the outside (top and bottom) of the sandwich.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat and place the sandwiches in the pan. Top with a second cast-iron skillet to weigh the sandwiches down. After 2 minutes, turn down the heat to medium low, flip the sandwiches and weigh down again with the second skillet. Check the sandwiches after 1 more minute, and remove when golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Ingredients and Directions
- Place the cucumber slices in a medium bowl. Heat 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan with the vinegar, onions, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and garlic, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring. Remove from the heat and pour over the cucumbers and stir to coat the slices well. Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and serve.
CUBAN SANDWICH (CUBANO)
Here's how to make the BEST Traditional Cuban Sandwich, a.k.a. the Cubano, at home! Layers of mojo-marinated pork roast, ham, cheese, and pickles make this sandwich outstanding. Serve toasted grilled bread sandwich hot or cold!
Provided by Marta Rivera
Categories Dinner Lunch Sandwich Quick and Easy
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat your skillet or griddle: I like to use two cast iron skillets nested on top of one another, pressing the sandwich in between. To use this method, place both skillets (one on top of the other) over medium heat and let them heat through. If using a panini press set it to medium heat. The skillet or griddle shouldn't be screaming hot, but it should radiate enough heat to toast the bread slowly. If you aren't using the double pan method or a panini press, just use anything you have to weigh the sandwich down - a foil wrapped brick, your spatula, whatever you have will do.
- Serve: Remove your sandwich from the skillet or griddle. Slice your sandwich according to the number of guests you need to serve and serve the sandwich with a handful of chips and a pickle or two. LEFTOVERS! Leftovers should be wrapped in foil and stored in the refrigerator. They may be reheated by cooking the same as above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 829 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 hearty portions or 8-12 smaller portions depending on cuts, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHEF JOHN'S CUBAN SANDWICH
Here's how I build a Cuban, or Cubano, sandwich. I like to use pulled pork. Carnitas would work too. These ingredients and amounts are open to your own personal preferences, but here's the general idea.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 21m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne together in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Trim off ends of bread. Cut loaf in half and evenly split bread to make tops and bottoms of 2 sandwiches. Spread each half on both sides generously with the mayo/mustard sauce.
- Divide sandwich ingredients between the two bottom halves in this order: 2 slices Swiss cheese, 3 slices ham, hot cooked pork, pickle slices, and 2 more slices of Swiss cheese. Place tops on sandwiches.
- Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and press down with a heavy weight (such as another skillet or foil-wrapped bricks). Toast sandwiches until bread is crisp and filling is heated through, 3 or 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.4 g, Cholesterol 287.1 mg, Fat 85.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 88.2 g, SaturatedFat 37.3 g, Sodium 4076.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
THE SANDWICH CUBANO
Provided by Food Network
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In Cuba it was just called el sandwich it was here in USA that we gave it a country!
- The plancha has to be set to 350 F
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise, spread the mayo on the bottom bread then place the roast pork then the baked sweet ham then the pickle then the cheese. this way the cheese will melt down and blend with the hams.
- Next put the sandwich on la plancha and spread a little melted butter on top of the bread and press down the top part of the plancha. in about 3 minutes raise the top part of the plancha spin your sandwich to the other side and repeat the butter process again
- Your bread should be toasted and the cheese melted. this should be done in about 10-to 15 minutes depending on the plancha
- Any good ham dish starts with the night before. marinating gives all foods that extra punch of flavour. We accomplish this with sour oranges limes alot of minced garlic, ground cumin dried oregano. This mixture gets spread all over the fresh ham and massage into the meat .Put it the fridge covered with plastic wrap. the next day when u are ready Preheat the oven to 350f place the pork in a roasting pan cover fresh ham in salt skin up, this will keep the ham from drying out, cook for about 4 to 5 hours or until your ham reaches an internal temp of 180f. Remember to take off the salt that by now has become hard. Skin should be toasted and crispy.
- Allow the meat to rest and carve when you can't wait any longer!
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your sandwich will be. Look for fresh, flavorful bread, roasted pork, ham, and Swiss cheese.
- Make your own quick pickles: The quick pickles are a great way to add a tangy, crunchy element to your sandwich. They're also very easy to make. You can use any type of cucumber you like, but English cucumbers work especially well.
- Spread the mustard evenly: The mustard helps to hold the sandwich together and adds a bit of spice. Be sure to spread it evenly so that every bite has a little bit of mustard.
- Grill the sandwich until it's golden brown and crispy: This will help to melt the cheese and make the bread nice and crunchy.
Conclusion:
The Cubano sandwich is a delicious and hearty sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for something tasty and satisfying, give the Cubano sandwich a try.
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