Description
Every time I watch or even think about the movie The Chef I can’t these Cubanos off my mind. Inspired by the actual recipe from the movie by Chef Roy Choi these Cuban Sandwiches (or Cubanos) are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion or season. Whether you’re staying in or hosting a casual lunch or dinner this quick and easy sandwich will be sure to satisfy.
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Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thin slices baked ham, warmed in skillet
- 2–4 thin slices Mojo Marinated Pork (refer to recipe in this post) , warmed in skillet with mojo sauce
- 6” long fresh white baguettes, cut in half
- melted butter, for brushing baguette tops
- yellow american mustard
- 2 thin slices Swiss cheese
- sliced dill pickle rounds
Instructions
- Heat panini press. Spread mustard on both cut sides of baguette. Heat up sliced ham in skillet, for a few minutes, moving constantly and place on one of the sliced baguettes. Next heat up sliced mojo pork (that has already been toss in mojo sauce) for a few minutes then add to the other sliced baguette half.
- Continue layering of swiss cheese and as many pickles as your heart desires, I like every inch covered. Close sandwich and butter top of baguette before placing on panini press.
- Add some additional weight to the press by carefully folding a kitchen towel a few times and pressing down to level out the top. The top of the press will be hot, hence the towel, be careful.
- Once you see the cheese is melted on the sides and tops are toasted remove and set aside for about 1 minute before cutting.
Notes
- the quality of the baguette makes a big difference, if too hard or dry it will crumble under the press
- the type of ham impacts the taste, typically a boiled or standard cooked ham is used. A prosciutto cotto could also work, lean away from smoked, honey or maple versions.
- some Cubano versions include salami, typically found in parts of Florida. If this sounds good go ahead add it!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Panini Press
- Cuisine: Sandwich