GRILLED CUBAN SANDWICH (SANDWICH CUBANO)
Editor's note: Chef, nutritionist, and cooking teacher Lourdes Castro shared this recipe from her cookbook, Latin Grilling. It's part of a festive Cuban party menu she created for Epicurious and a great way to use up leftover grilled pork . As soon as someone finds out about my Cuban background, a Cuban sandwich question is never far away. It's no wonder, since Cuban sandwiches have recently popped up on menus all over the country. While many have gotten close to re-creating the real thing, I feel most miss the mark. So here is a step-by-step guide to creating an authentic sandwich Cubano. This is also a great way to use up the leftovers from your Cuban pig roast!
Provided by Lourdes Castro
Categories Sandwich Cheese Pork Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Ham Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Swiss Cheese Sandwich Theory Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Assemble the sandwich
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the butter on one half of the bread loaf and a thin layer of mustard on the other. Place 1 to 2 layers of ham, pork, cheese, and, finally, pickles on the buttered bread and top with the mustard-spread bread.
- Wrap the sandwich in foil
- Smear the remaining butter all over the outside of the sandwich and wrap it completely in aluminum foil.
- Press and grill the sandwich
- Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing.
- Before grilling the sandwich, press down on it with your hands to flatten it. Place the wrapped, flattened sandwich on the grill and top with a brick, grill press, or any other heavy, heat-resistant object. Close the lid and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- Remove the wrapped sandwich from the grill and take off the foil. Return the sandwich to the grill and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until both pieces of bread are crispy and golden brown.
- Slice and serve
- Remove the sandwich from the grill and cut at an angle into small sandwich wedges (triangles). Place on a large platter and serve while still hot.
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abu Shaggy
[email protected]Yum!
Swifty
[email protected]5 stars!
Denzy Nice
[email protected]This sandwich is a must-try!
Rudi Hartz
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Rajpoot studio
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Fabian Velasco
[email protected]This sandwich was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the bread was toasted perfectly.
melany smith
[email protected]I've made this sandwich several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are incredible and the bread is toasted to perfection.
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[email protected]This sandwich was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect and the bread was toasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Kelix snodgrass
[email protected]I love Cuban sandwiches and this recipe did not disappoint. The pork was juicy and flavorful, the ham was salty and savory, and the cheese was gooey and melted. The bread was toasted perfectly and the sandwich was easy to assemble.
HYP3R INTEL
[email protected]This sandwich was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors were incredible and the bread was toasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.