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The Cuban Sandwich

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 1 -2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Cuban bread French or Italian sub rolls work well too
  • 2-3 ounces sliced Virginia ham 3-4 slices
  • 2-3 ounces sliced roast pork
  • 3 slices imported Swiss cheese
  • 1 large dill pickle cut into slices lengthwise
  • 1 Tbl. mustard
  • 1 Tbl. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbl. butter for grilling

Instructions
 

  • Cut Cuban bread to length 6-7 inches, then cut in half lengthwise.
  • Spread mustard on one side and mayonnaise on the other side. Layer the pickle slices, Swiss cheese, ham, and roast pork.
  • Melt butter in grill pan and grill sandwich 4-5 minutes per side, using a bacon press (or equivalent).
  • Cut sandwich in half or into wedges to serve.