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Loaded Cuban Sandwiches

Delicious Cuban Sandwiches loaded with roast pork, salami, ham, melting Swiss Cheese, pickles and yellow mustard. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: caribbean
Keyword: cuban sandwich
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 525kcal
Author: Cindy

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb Cuban bread or French or Italian bread
  • 3/4 lb roast pork cooked and sliced
  • 3/4 lb sweet ham sliced
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 dill pickles slices
  • 6 slices salami slices
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Halve the bread horizontally. Lay it on a work surface with the open side up. 
  • Spread mustard on half of the bread, and butter on the other half of the bread loaf. Then add roast pork and 2-3 layers of sweet ham, followed by Swiss cheese and pickles, finally add salami. 
  • Season with salt and pepper. Close the sandwich and wrap it in foil, then press gently.
  • Heat up a cast iron skillet and heat it over medium heat, then coat with olive oil. Place the assembled sandwiches on the pan and place a heavy pot or pan on top, pressing down firmly and cook for about 10 minutes (5 minutes for each side) or until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove foil from the sandwiches. Place on a platter, slice sandwiches, and serve while hot.

Notes

  • If you don't have leftover roast pork, you'll need to make it from scratch:
    • Preheat the oven to 450°F and set aside a sheet pan.
    • Mix the seasoning such as dry oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl.
    • Add the pork to a medium-large bowl with the mixed seasoning and toss to coat.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for about 30 minutes.
    • Transfer the marinated pork to a sheet pan. Roast the pork for about 20 to 25 minutes until it’s cooked through (internal temperature reaches 140°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center).
    • Remove from the oven and rest for 5 -8 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition

Serving: 12sandwich | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1350mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 27g