Grilled Cuban Sandwich (Sandwich Cubano)
A classic Cuban sandwich featuring layers of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and pickles pressed between buttery Cuban bread and grilled until golden and crispy. Perfect for a hearty lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
- •1 loaf Cuban bread
- •½ stick unsalted butter
- •3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- •1½ pounds boiled ham
- •1½ pounds roasted pork
- •1 pound Swiss cheese
- •1 cup dill pickle chips
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
5 min
- 2.
Smear the remaining butter all over the outside of the sandwich and wrap it completely in aluminum foil.
3 min
- 3.
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.
15 min
- 4.
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.
12 min
- 5.
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.
6 min
- 6.
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.
2 min