The Cuban Sandwich, aka Cubano, is the ultimate sandwich for a pork lover! You've got a real explosion of flavor from the combination of tender slow-roasted pork, slightly sweet ham, tangy pickles and mustard, and Swiss cheese.
Cut each Cuban bread in half, width-wise. Brush or rub the outer part of each bead half with melted butter.
On the inside, spread mustard of each bead half.
Layer ham, then shredded pork, then pickles, and then Swiss cheese on two of the bottom bread halves. Close the sandwiches with the top half.
Cooking Cuban Sandwich:
You can use a panini press to cook the sandwich until completely heated through and cheese is melted or use the below method.
Cooking Without a Panini Press:
Preheat a ridged (or a regular) skillet over medium heat.
Place the sandwiches onto it and place another smaller skillet (or a heavier cooking pan) on top of the sandwiches to press them down. Let them cook a few minutes and then flip them. Place the skillet on top again and let them cook until completely heated through and cheese is melted.
Cut each sandwich in half and serve with some pickles, chips, side salad, or any other side you wish.
Notes
Nutritional information: please note that nutritional information here is only an estimate. Each ingredients has a wide variety of nutritional factors that is affected by different brands and choices.