At the beginning of the week I had plenty of freshly minted leftover Cuban roast pork (lechon asado) and of course the first thing that I thought to use it in was a sandwich, a Cuban sandwich in particular. The Cuban sandwich , popularized in Florida, consists of roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, yellow mustard and pickles and it is generally ‘pressed’ when grilled. As
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While I was enjoying my first Cuban sandwich earlier in the week, I was thinking abut how pork heavy the sandwich was with roast pork and ham and I could not resist the temptation to add some salty smoked bacon the the next one to make for an amazing pork trifecta!
Cuban Sandwich
A tasty Cuban sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.
ingredients
- 1 bun, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 slices of swiss cheese
- 2 slices roast pork or 1/4 cup pulled pork preferably Cuban roast pork
- 2 slices ham, cooked
- 2 slices pickle
directions
- Assemble the sandwich and grill in a panini press over medium heat until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Option: Add 2 strips bacon for a pork trifecta!
We can get Cuban sandwiches any time we want here in Lakeland FL. You must use Cuban bread for it to be a really Cuban sandwiche.
My SIL made this for me- it was my first ever- and I was instantly hooked. I'll have to make it for myself now. So delicious!
I follow the same recipe, with a couple of exceptions: I add Genoa salami, and use real Cuban bread. Each time I go to Tampa to visit my best friend, I come home with several loaves of Cuban bread, cut it and freeze it. It's wonderful!
This is one good looking Cuban sandwich! I haven't had one is so long, but now I'm craving it. 🙂
A droolworthy sandwich!
Cheers,
Rosa
Hello kelvin! This is really wonderful 🙂 And i am having a question for you. Shall we add beef instead of pork in this sandwich? Because i am allergic to pork!
Oh mamma che fame!! Sono proprio degli ottimi spuntini
Oh, wow. Leftovers galore. I'm so into your cuban pork recipe that it's one of the links which will appear on my 'Sunday Bites', so this can definitely go in next week's follow-up post. Yum!
That's a really clever way to press the sandwich!
There's nothing not to love about this sandwich! Now, if someone would just bring it to me at work, that would be fabulous! 🙂
Sues
I've never had a Cuban sandwich before. . .it might be time.
I've been dying to make a cuban! Now I'm sold.
Wow! What a great sandwich!
Oh it's been too long since I've had a good cuban! Looks lovely!
I absolutely love Cubans and yours looks to die for!
Oh it's been too long since I've had a good cuban! Looks lovely!
popular sandwich is the medianoche or "midnight" sandwich, so named because of the sandwich's popularity as a staple served in Havana's night clubs right around or after midnight.
Now this is the perfect hearty sandwich! Would LOVE one this weekend 🙂
Oh my good gosh, I LOVE me a cuban sandwich!!! They're so good and you can't find any good ones around here. I must try this at home!!
Wowsa Kevin! This is pretty amazing!!
Timely! I just bought a pork roast to make my first Cuban roast and some sandwiches! Your pictures are drool worthy!
This is my all time favorite sandwich. I lived in So. Fla. for many years and had it at least once a week while I lived there. I make them quite often and my recipe is pretty much the same as yours!
The only thing I can't get here is the beautiful weather… sigh…
WoW!! This looks amazing! Cubans have always been one of my favorites, but this one… that thick ham and pork… I'm drooling.
LOVE a good Cuban sammy and yours looks amazing!
We have family in Tampa and that is where I had my first Cuban sanadwich! I can't wait to try this at home! I agree that you must use the Cuban bread!
I simply love Cuban sandwiches. Thank you for reminding me that it's due time I have one. Have a great weekend!
Blissful tidings,
Sandra
You never fail to make me hungry – gorgeous photos and delicious looking sandwich!
heck yes I need this in my life immediately! This is seriously the perfect lunch.
Thank you for making an authentic Cuban sandwich! Most recipes these days seem to just want to add some weird ingredient like they can't help themselves. If you can get the real deal Cuban bread it will be that much better.
Thank you for making an authentic Cuban sandwich! Most recipes these days seem to just want to add some weird ingredient like they can't help themselves. If you can get the real deal Cuban bread it will be that much better.
Looks like Cuban sandwich is one of the most appetizing sandwiches I've seen! I am very curious about Cuban roast pork now, so I will have to go see the recipe for it from your site, too.
This looks so nice. I just can’t resist something like this. Not only pork, guess roast duck or turkey would be really nice too. The best is the breads are grilled and the cheese melted a bit. And maybe stuff a piece of pineapple into it…yummy! 🙂
For St Paddy's Day one could replace the ham with corned beef, or simply add the corned beef with the two other meats!
Marlene Taylor: The corned beef Cuban is a great idea for St Pat's Day!
Hi Kevin-I am making the Cuban Roast today, and my house smells wonderful! Thank you for the great recipe. I can't wait to enjoy the leftovers all week!
This is so good! Love your blog and recipes!!! In response to those insisting Cuban bread is the only way to go….some of us in the Midwest cannot get our hands on authentic Cuban bread and must make substitutions. I'll take an alternative to none at all. Lol
We can't get Cuban bread here but there is a Spanish bakery in town. Would that make a good substitute?
I love this! Frontera used to make a wonderful one but it didn’t get pressed down so they were able to add some lettuce also. Unfortunately they don’t make it anymore and the other versions I’ve tried were very sad (no roast pork etc). Yours looks wonderful and now I’m wishing I had one for lunch today!!! Love your recipes!!!
The Cuban sandwich is a delicious and popular sandwich with a rich history and cultural significance, and this article could provide insights into the origins and evolution of this iconic sandwich.
Oh, the heavenly combination of flavors in a Cuban sandwich never ceases to amaze me! It’s truly a testament to the brilliance of simple ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. Your idea of adding bacon for a “pork trifecta” is both joyful and indulgent – a delicious culinary adventure worth exploring. Have you ever experimented with different types of pickles or mustard in your Cuban sandwiches, or do you stick to the traditional ingredients?
I remember the first time I tried a Cuban sandwich. It was during a family trip to Miami, and I still reminisce about the incredible flavors that were packed into that sandwich. The combination of roast pork, ham, and Swiss cheese, enhanced by the tang of pickles and mustard, left an indelible impression on my taste buds. Your recipe brought back those cherished memories, and I appreciate the added options for extra kick and a pork trifecta, which I am eager to try!