CUBANO SANDWICH WITH QUICK PICKLES
A traditional Cubano has slow-cooked pork and mojo made from scratch. This shortcut version relies upon dressed ham, a mojo made with Italian dressing and quick pickles.
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the quick pickles: Combine the sugar, apple cider vinegar, rice wine vinegar, dried dill, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Toss the cucumber slices with 1 tablespoon of salt and place in a strainer. Let the slices sit for 10 minutes, then rinse well with cold water.
- Put the pickles in a jar, pour in the pickling liquid and leave for at least 30 minutes. Keep refrigerated for up to 10 days.
- For the cheater mojo dressing: Mix together the dressing, lime juice and orange juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the sandwiches: Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat.
- Spread a thin layer of mustard on the inside of each roll. Put some quick pickle slices on each bottom roll, then top with a cheese slice. (You may need to cut the cheese slices into triangles to fit.) Toss the ham in the bowl with the mojo dressing, letting the excess drip off. Put 4 ounces of ham on each sandwich. Put the tops on the sandwiches.
- Spread butter on the outside of the sandwiches and put them in the cast-iron pan (do not crowd the pan; you may need to do 2 batches). Place a second cast-iron pan on top of the sandwiches and press down. Cook the sandwiches on one side for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the top pan and turn the sandwiches over, making sure they are golden brown on the bottom. Place the top pan back on the sandwiches and press down. Cook the sandwiches until golden brown on the second side, another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut in half diagonally. Serve warm.
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Hadia Jameel
[email protected]This sandwich is a must-try. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Alex Murage
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sandwich was a bit bland. Maybe I didn't use enough seasoning.
Babatunde Sunday
[email protected]This is the best Cubano sandwich I've ever had. The bread is perfectly toasted, the pork is tender and juicy, and the pickles are the perfect finishing touch.
John Nkesiah mensah
[email protected]The sandwich was a bit dry, but the flavors were good.
Jacob Ouma
[email protected]I've made this sandwich several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Samuel Charles
[email protected]This is my new favorite sandwich! The pork is tender and juicy, the pickles are tangy and crunchy, and the bread is perfectly toasted.
Alan Laureano
[email protected]The sandwich was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for.
Priscilla Woode
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The pork was tender and juicy, the ham was salty and savory, and the cheese was melted and gooey.
Md Ali Hosen
[email protected]The sandwich was delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
shuja abbas mirza
[email protected]This sandwich was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavors were good.
getthecam vonter
[email protected]I made this sandwich for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best Cubano sandwich he's ever had.
Princess Phenyo
[email protected]This sandwich is amazing! The flavors all work so well together and the pickles are the perfect finishing touch.
SHAHZAD Rind
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cuban sandwiches, but this one was pretty good. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the bread was nice and crusty.
Mirza Houn
[email protected]The sandwich was easy to make and tasted great. I especially liked the quick pickles. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sebastian Wise man
[email protected]The sandwich was delicious, but the pickles were a bit too sour for my taste. I'll try making them with less vinegar next time.
Lukhona Teddy
[email protected]This is the best Cubano sandwich I've ever had. The pork was tender and juicy, the ham was flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. The pickles added a nice crunch and the mustard and mayo added a creamy, tangy flavor.
Kim Mello
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the sandwich turned out perfect. The pickles were a great addition and really made the sandwich.
Lloyd Aston Bryan jr
[email protected]This Cubano sandwich was a hit at our party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the quick pickles added the perfect tang. We'll definitely be making this again soon.