The Cuban sandwich is a delicious combination of roasted pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, and mustard, all pressed and toasted to perfection. A culinary tradition that delights palates in the United States and beyond.
In the traditional Cuban Sandwich, roasted pork, cooked ham, pickles in vinegar, and Swiss cheese are combined between a baguette spread with mustard.
The butter is used to toast it until golden, with a crispy texture and melted cheese.
Once ready, it is important to press the sandwich so that all the ingredients meld together and you can fully enjoy this delicious bite.
Traditional Cuban Sandwich
Ingredients
1 Baguette
4 Slices of roasted pork
3 Slices of cooked ham
3 Slices of Swiss cheese
Pickles in vinegar
Mustard
Butter
Preparation
Step 1 : In a skillet, heat a knob of butter until melted and hot.
Step 2 : Add the roasted pork and brown it on both sides.
Step 3 : Then set aside.
Step 4 : If homemade roasted pork isn't available, you can substitute with roasted ham found at any supermarket.
Step 5 : Cut the baguette in half and spread a generous layer of mustard on one side.
Step 6 : Place the browned roasted pork slices on the skillet over the mustard, followed by the cooked ham, pickles in vinegar, and Swiss cheese slices.
Step 7 : Place the top half of the bread and brush the outside with butter using a pastry brush.
Step 8 : Place the sandwich in a sandwich press and toast until golden.
Step 9 : If you don't have a sandwich press, you can use a skillet.
Step 10 : Hold the sandwich down with a slotted spoon at all times so that it stays compressed and the cheese melts.
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