Cuban Sandwich

Ingredients

• •2 loaves Cuban bread
• •0.5 lb Roast pork
• •0.5 lb Ham
• •4 slices Swiss cheese
• •8 slices Dill pickles
• •3 tbsp Yellow mustard
• •4 tbsp Butter
• •1 tbsp Lime juice
• •2 cloves Garlic
• •1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the mojo butter: combine softened butter, minced garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and spreadable.

   💡 Room temperature butter incorporates better. This mojo butter is the secret to authentic Cuban flavor.

2. 2

   Slice Cuban bread horizontally without cutting through the bottom crust. Open like a book and brush both cut sides generously with mojo butter.

   💡 The buttered exterior creates that golden, crispy crust when pressed.

3. 3

   Spread yellow mustard on the bottom half. Layer in this exact order: Swiss cheese, ham, roast pork, pickles (3-4 slices), then top with more cheese.

   💡 Cheese on both edges acts as a glue and creates a barrier to prevent the bread from getting soggy.

4. 4

   Close the sandwich and press firmly. Spread remaining mojo butter on the top and bottom crusts.

   💡 Pressing evens out the filling layers and creates the signature compressed texture.

5. 5

   Heat a sandwich press or cast iron skillet to medium heat. Place sandwich pressed weight on top (or use another pan). Cook 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

   💡 Medium heat allows the interior to warm through without burning the crust before cheese melts.

6. 6

   Remove and let rest 1 minute. Cut diagonally into 2 portions. Serve immediately with plantain chips.

   💡 The resting moment lets the cheese set slightly for cleaner cuts.