lori's cuban sandwich
The most important thing here is the bread. Cuban bread just has a different texture and is perfectly suited to this sandwich. If you aren't able to find it, you can use a baguette. Just be sure to scoop some of the "bread" out so that the sandwich has a chance to flatten out while grillng on the press. Although there is some debate about whether a Cuban Sandwich originated in Cuba or in Tampa - the jury is in and the answer is Ybor City, in Tampa. I have yet to see a Cuban sandwich served in Cuba, except in tourist restaurants. So there...
yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Sandwich Press
Ingredients For lori's cuban sandwich
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28 inch pieces cuban bread or baguette (see note)
- NOTE: IF USING A BAGUETTE, SCOOP A BIT OF THE BREAD OUT OF THE CRUST, SO THE BREAD ISN'T QUITE SO THICK
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3 Tbspunsalted butter, softened
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4 Tbspyellow mustard (to taste)
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6 ozswiss cheese, sliced
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6 ozdeli ham
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6 ozroast pork, sliced
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6 slicesalami
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1/3 cdill pickle slices (to taste)
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salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make lori's cuban sandwich
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1Preheat a panini press. If you don't have a panini press, see the final optional step below...
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2Split each bread section in half. Spread yellow mustard on top and bottom halves. Layer top and bottom halves with swiss cheese.
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3On the bottom half, layer the ham, roast pork, salami and dill pickle slices. Close the sandwiches and press down gently. Butter both top and bottom surfaces of each sandwich
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4Place sandwiches on the panini press and press down. Grill until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. You might need to keep pressure on the press, depending on your model. When golden, remove from press, cut in half diagonally and serve immediately.
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5OPTIONAL: if you don't have a panini press, you can use a cast iron pan or griddle. Do not butter the sandwiches. Instead, heat the pan/griddle and melt half the butter in the pan, then add the sandwiches. Use a second pan to press on them as the first side crisps. If necessary, place a moderately heavy can inside the second pan, to help flatten/press the sandwiches. When crisp, turn the sandwiches, add remaining butter, swirl to coat, and continue cooking while pressing until crisp on both sides, about 10 minutes total. When golden, remove from press, cut in half diagonally and serve immediately.
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