Cubano Cuban Pressed Sandwich
The Cubano is a pressed Cuban sandwich layered with slow-roasted mojo pork, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and dill pickles on a buttered Cuban bread roll. Pressing and grilling the sandwich until flat and golden creates the signature crispy exterior and perfectly melded interior.
A pressed Cuban sandwich with mojo pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Bread
Protein
Cheese
Condiments
Instructions
Slice and Prepare the Bread
Slice the Cuban bread rolls lengthwise and spread yellow mustard on both inner surfaces generously. Do not use any mayonnaise or other condiments in an authentic Cubano as they are not traditional and change the flavor balance.
Layer the Fillings
Layer the sliced deli ham on the bottom half of the bread first, followed by the roasted mojo pork, then the Swiss cheese slices, and finally the dill pickle slices on top. The order of layering helps everything meld together during pressing.
Butter and Press the Sandwich
Brush the outside of the top and bottom of each assembled sandwich with softened butter. Heat a cast iron skillet or panini press over medium heat. Place the sandwich inside and press down with a heavy pan or press. Cook for 4 minutes.
Flip and Finish Pressing
Carefully flip the sandwich and press again for another 3 to 4 minutes until both sides are deeply golden and crispy and the cheese has fully melted inside. The sandwich should be noticeably flattened. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
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