Cuban Sandwich Pressed Pork Ham (Printable)

Crispy pressed Cuban bread loaded with pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard for a melty, satisfying handheld meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 8 oz roast pork, thinly sliced
02 - 8 oz deli ham, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

→ Bread

04 - 1 loaf Cuban bread, cut into 4 portions

→ Condiments

05 - 1/4 cup yellow mustard
06 - 16 dill pickle slices

→ Butter

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice the Cuban bread horizontally and spread mustard evenly on both cut sides.
02 - Layer the bottom half of each bread portion with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
03 - Top with the other bread half and gently press down.
04 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a large skillet or sandwich press over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet. Press down with a heavy pan or use a sandwich press. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That irresistible crunch when you bite through perfectly pressed bread into melty layers
  • The way tangy pickles cut through rich meat and cheese like a bright note in a symphony
  • A restaurant quality sandwich ready in under 30 minutes without fancy equipment
02 -
  • A truly authentic Cuban sandwich has exactly these ingredients, no mayo or extra condiments needed
  • The pressing step is what transforms this from a cold cut sandwich into something magical and cohesive
  • Your bread must be soft inside with a thin crust that can withstand pressing without turning into a rock
03 -
  • Warm your roast pork slightly before assembling if it's cold from the fridge
  • Don't overload with ingredients or you won't get that tight pressed texture
  • Use low sodium ham if you're sensitive to salt since the cheese and pickles add plenty
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