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Classic Cuban Sandwich with Roast Mojo Pork, Ham, Swiss and Pickles
The iconic pressed Cuban sandwich: crusty bread layered with citrus mojo roast pork, sweet glazed ham, melted Swiss cheese, crunchy dill pickles, and yellow mustard, pressed golden and crisp.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Cuban bread or soft crusty baguettes4 pc
- Mojo marinated roast pork thinly sliced350 g
- Deli sliced cooked ham200 g
- Swiss cheese or Emmental slices160 g
- Dill pickle spears or long slices100 g
- Yellow mustard40 g
- Butter for pressing30 g
Preparation Steps
1
Slice baguettes lengthwise. Spread yellow mustard generously on both cut sides of each roll.
2
Layer each sandwich systematically: sliced ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles. Close rolls and butter the outside crusts lightly.
3
Place in a preheated sandwich press (or heavy skillet with a second heavy pan pressing down firmly). Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until flattened, deeply toasted, and cheese is completely melted.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
560
Protein
38g
Carbohydrates
44g
Fat
25g
Allergens
GlutenMilkMustard
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Global Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & World Gastronomic Archives)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
