Cuban Sandwich Roast Pork Ham (Print Version)

Press together roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread for a melty, crispy handheld meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 8 oz roast pork, thinly sliced
02 - 8 oz deli ham, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

→ Bread

04 - 1 loaf Cuban bread (or soft French or Italian bread), cut into 4 portions

→ Condiments

05 - 1/4 cup yellow mustard
06 - 16 dill pickle slices

→ Butter

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice the Cuban bread horizontally and spread mustard evenly on both cut sides.
02 - Layer the bottom half of each bread portion with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
03 - Top with the other bread half and gently press down.
04 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a large skillet or sandwich press over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet. Press down with a heavy pan or use a sandwich press. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side (or 5-7 minutes total in a press), until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The way the cheese melts into every single layer creating that irresistible gooey factor that makes pressed sandwiches so addictive
  • How the tangy pickles cut through the rich meats and cheese making each bite perfectly balanced
02 -
  • A sandwich press makes this infinitely easier but a heavy cast iron skillet and some arm strength work just as well
  • Do not overload with ingredients or the cheese will not melt through and the bread will burn before the inside heats up
03 -
  • Wrapping the sandwich in foil before pressing helps everything melt together evenly
  • Let the sandwich rest for a minute after cooking so the cheese sets slightly and does not ooze out when you cut it
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