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**A Cuban Culinary Masterpiece: The Irresistible Cubano Sandwich**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Miami and discover the irresistible Cubano sandwich, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that embodies the spirit of Cuban cuisine. This delectable sandwich, a staple of Cuban-American culture, entices taste buds with its tender roasted pork, savory ham, and tangy pickles, all nestled between slices of golden-brown Cuban bread. But the Cubano experience doesn't end there. This article presents a delightful collection of Cubano sandwich recipes, each offering unique variations to tantalize your palate. From the classic Cubano to innovative takes featuring flavorful pulled pork or juicy chicken, these recipes are sure to satisfy every craving. So, prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors as you explore the irresistible world of the Cubano sandwich.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CUBAN SANDWICH



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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

1 lb Pork Tenderloin
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Orange Juice
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1 Cuban Bread Loaf (Italian bread will also work)
1 lb Swiss Cheese (sliced)
1 lb Smoked Ham (sliced)
1 cup Dill Pickles (sliced)
1/4 cup Mustard
2 tablespoons Butter

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 SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 medium onion, cut into 4 slices
1 Cubanelle pepper, halved, seeded and cored
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 long Italian loaf, sliced in half lengthwise
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup Mojo Mustard, recipe follows
12 thin slices deli ham (about 12 ounces)
2 cups homemade or store-bought carnitas, recipe follows (see Cook's Note)
6 dill gherkins, sliced in thirds lengthwise
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup yellow mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chili paste
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Zest of 1 orange plus 1 tablespoon orange juice
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, with fat cap scored
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 cinnamon sticks
1 yellow onion, quartered
1/2 cup orange soda
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Zest and juice from 1 large orange

Steps:

  • Preheat a sandwich press to medium heat.
  • Drizzle the onion and pepper with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the onion and pepper on the sandwich press, close and cook until tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Slice into strips.
  • Brush the outside of the bottom half of the bread with some of the melted butter. Brush the inside of both halves with a generous amount of the Mojo Mustard. On the bottom half of the bread, layer the sliced deli ham and top with the carnitas. Top with the gherkins, grilled onion and peppers and finally the cheese. Top with the top half of the bread and brush with more butter. Slice in half widthwise.
  • Place both halves in the sandwich press, close, press down and cook until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Cut in half to make 4 sandwiches.
  • Mix together the mustard, honey, chili paste, oregano, cumin, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, garlic and some salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Set the slow cooker to high. Put the pork cubes in the slow cooker and season all over with the chipotle powder and some salt. Turn any pieces with the fat cap upright. Nestle in the garlic, cinnamon sticks and yellow onion. Pour the orange soda, vegetable oil and orange juice and zest over the pork. Cover and cook on high until super tender, about 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Transfer the pork chunks to a baking sheet fat-side up. Let the liquid in the slow cooker settle so the fat is on the surface. Scoop off about 1/4 cup of the fat and drizzle over the pork chunks. Broil until the meat is crispy and the fat is bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER CUBANO SANDWICHES



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This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead. It reminded me so much of a Cuban sandwich that I added the ham and Swiss cheese to complete the dish. Instead of adding cheese to the slow cooker, you can also build the sandwiches and top with sliced cheese. Place under the broiler to melt. -Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pork tenderloin
7 tablespoons stone-ground mustard, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1 pound fully cooked boneless ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 jar (16 ounces) whole baby dill pickles, undrained, sliced thick
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
8 submarine buns, split

Steps:

  • Rub pork with 3 tablespoons mustard, season with pepper and place in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Add ham and pickles, including pickle juice. Cover and cook on low until tender, turning halfway through, about 6 hours. , Shred pork with 2 forks. Sprinkle cheese over meat mixture; cover and cook until cheese melts, about 30 minutes. , When ready to serve, slice rolls and toast lightly in a toaster oven or broiler. Spread remaining mustard evenly over both sides. Using a slotted spoon, top rolls with meat mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 1941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CUBANO PANINI SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: french bread, yellow mustard, swiss cheese, dill pickles, honey ham, pulled pork

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf french bread, 16 in (40 cm) long 5 in (12 cm) wide
¼ cup yellow mustard
10 slices swiss cheese
2 dill pickles, sliced lengthwise
10 slices honey ham
1 ½ cups pulled pork

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or campfire to medium heat
  • Slice the French loaf almost all the way in half lengthwise, leaving a long side still attached like a hot dog bun.
  • Open the bread and spread mustard liberally on both sides. Lay the Swiss cheese slices on both sides of the bread. Lay the pickles over the Swiss slices on the bottom half of the bread. Layer the ham slices and pulled pork over the pickles, then gently lift the top side of the bread to close the sandwich. Double wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.
  • Set the sandwich on the grill over medium heat. Place a cast-iron or other heavy skillet on top to press down. Cook the sandwich for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more, until the outside of the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.
  • Let sandwich cool for a few minutes before carefully unwrapping. Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 13 grams

THE SANDWICH CUBANO



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (12-inch) Cuban bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
2 slices kosher dill pickle, very thinly sliced lengthwise
3 to 4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices roast pork
4 slices Virginia baked ham
Melted butter

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!

CUBANO PORK SANDWICHES



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When a hungry crowd's coming over, we plan a day ahead to make our juicy pork sandwiches. I call the sauce "mojo" because the zingy flavors are magic.-Theresa Yardas, Sheridan, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 9h45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/3 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, quartered
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup orange juice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 teaspoons olive oil
SANDWICHES:
2 loaves unsliced French bread (1 pound each)
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Cut roast into thirds; rub with oil. Rub spice mixture over meat; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate, covered, 24 hours., In a large saucepan, combine onion, wine, juices, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Strain sauce, discarding onion and seasonings., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over meat. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through., Preheat oven to 325°. Split bread horizontally. Hollow out bottoms of loaves, leaving 3/4-in. shells. Spread relish and mustard inside shells. Layer with meat and cheese. Replace tops., Wrap sandwiches tightly in heavy-duty foil. Place on baking sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Cut each crosswise into 12 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispy sandwich, use Cuban bread that is a day old.
  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ham, roast pork, and Swiss cheese.
  • Don't skimp on the pickles or mustard. They add a lot of flavor to the sandwich.
  • If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Serve the sandwich with Cuban coffee or a cold beer.

Conclusion:

The Cubano sandwich is a delicious and iconic sandwich that is easy to make at home. With its flavorful combination of ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and Cuban bread, it's no wonder that this sandwich is a favorite in Miami and beyond. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the Cubano sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed.

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