Traditional Cuban Sandwich
A favorite of many, this Traditional Cuban Sandwich combines all of the classic ingredients for one delicious, juicy, crunchy sandwich!
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 840kcal
Ingredients
- 1 long cuban loaf or ciabatta or a soft baguette
- 4 long cut dill pickle slices
- 2 tbsp. spicy mustard
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 6 deli ham slices
- ½ lb. shredded pork shoulder cooked
Instructions
- Slice bread length-wise and slather the inside generously with mustard on both the top and bottom pieces.
- Layer on pork, ham, swiss cheese, and pickles. Place the top of the bread over top.
- Spread softened butter over the outside of the bread (this really makes it). Place sandwich on a hot cast iron skillet and press a heavy pan or brick on top.
- Cook until the sandwich is brown but not burned, and the cheese is melted. Cut the sandwich in half, if you haven’t already.
Notes
Depending on the size of your skillet/bread, you have have to cut the sandwich in half before pressing it.
Nutrition
Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 2194mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 7mg