5 NINTH'S CUBANO
The chef Zak Pelaccio went deep on the ubiquitous Cubano, and came up with this voluptuous, assertive sandwich of velvet-tender pork, salty cheese and crunchy, fiery bites of pickled jalapeño. It takes some time to make and assemble all the ingredients, but a fair amount of it can be done ahead of time and the result, served for a weekend dinner or afternoon feast, is deeply complex and endlessly delicious.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories lunch, project, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- At least 2 days before serving time, prepare jalapeños, if desired: place peppers in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, warm vinegar, onion and salt over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve salt. Pour liquid over jalapeños and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days and up to 2 weeks.
- To make aioli in a food processor combine egg yolks, garlic and mustard. With motor running, add oils in a slow, steady stream. Blend in the lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- When you are ready to make sandwiches, seed 2 jalapeños and cut lengthwise into thin strips (alternatively, you can use purchased pickled jalapeños). Warm roasted pork in a microwave or small skillet. Spread the inside of the baguettes with aioli. Divide remaining ingredients (except oil) among 4 sandwiches, layering cheese, jalapeños, prosciutto and pork. Top with remaining baguette half.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Place a second skillet, preferably a cast-iron one, over high heat at the same time (it should be slightly smaller than the first skillet). When pans are very hot, add oil to the larger skillet. Place each sandwich in oil (cut sandwiches in half if they do not fit), and press second skillet on top, weighing it down with a heavy item to flatten. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes a side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 540 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Amrit Thapa
[email protected]This was my first time making a cubano sandwich and it was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Wurami Jaliana
[email protected]I followed the recipe and the sandwich turned out great! The flavors were amazing and the bread was perfectly toasted.
Memory
[email protected]This sandwich was amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect and the bread was crispy and delicious.
Tanveer Naro
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.
Trevor De Wee
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sandwich was delicious and easy to make.
Waseem Rayan
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The bread was crispy and the cheese was gooey. I would definitely make this again.
Hoffman Harold
[email protected]This sandwich was so good! I will definitely be making it again.
mansura mohammed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwich turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Cuban sandwiches.
Jahnissi Anaekwe
[email protected]This was my first time making a cubano sandwich and it was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Joseph Castillo
[email protected]I followed the recipe and the sandwich turned out great! The flavors were amazing and the bread was perfectly toasted.
Charlotte Patterson
[email protected]This sandwich was amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect and the bread was crispy and delicious.
MELCON KING
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.
Jihan Muiz
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sandwich was delicious and easy to make.
Halloween Moon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sandwich turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cuban sandwiches.
Sebi Ibasha
[email protected]This sandwich was so good! I will definitely be making it again.
Bilillee Gommaa
[email protected]I've tried many cubano recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the bread is perfectly toasted.
sowrov dey
[email protected]This was my first time making a cubano sandwich and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the sandwich was delicious.
Sifat Hossen
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! They loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the crispy bread and the gooey cheese.