The Cuban Sandwich:
A common lunch for Cuban cigar and sugar mill factory workers for over a century. Popular with Cuban immigrants in Miami and Tampa, Florida. Now this sandwich is the favorite of locals and tourists alike.
The Ingredients:Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese, and Pickle
The Spread:Purists say yellow mustard only. Others like mayonnaise.
I made a mustard mayo blend with chopped pickled jalapeño peppers.
Spread each side of the bread with the mustard jalapeño mayonnaise.Layer with ham and roast pork.
Slice the big pickle lengthwise. Add pickle and Swiss cheese to the sandwich.
Butter the outside of the bread then grill the sandwich on a traditional plancha, or use a panini maker. This is my new toy “The Griddler.” I promised my brother that I would have a panini maker in time for Leftover Day, so now, on the day after Thanksgiving, we can grill up some awesome turkey sandwiches. But I’m thinking when he sees this blog post, he is going to want a Cubano too.
A tender bread with a nice crust, a piquant spread, lots of thin-sliced deli ham, melting Swiss, zesty pickle, and juicy roast pork. A sandwich masterpiece! ¿Qué piensa usted?
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I had my 1st Cubano (made by a Cubano) in ’95 and boy do they rock!
Oh my, I am speechless! There are a few things as comforting as a good sandwich!
Delish! I can never pass up a good sandwich. Love ’em.
Hi Mikky – really like the griddler for making a nice crust.
Hi Darius – and the panini press makes all those good juices mingle. Sandwich heaven.
HI Stacey – turkey sloppy Joe? Sounds great!
Hi Maria – it's really fun isn't it?
Hi A&B – Welcome! And when you make one, make sure to use good bread, Cuban style.
Hi Paz – looks like a lot of people have a hankering for a sandwich right now!
Hi Laurie – croissants sound good to me!
Hi Marie – thank you. An we are liking the new panini maker a lot!
Hi Ning – I really liked the jalapeno addition.
Why not Maryann?
Hi Foodalogue, thanks for thumbs up on authenticity.
Hi Ohiomom – classic combo! I like the double pork too.
How did the quiche come out Amy? Love artichoke quiche!
Hi That Girl – and I like getting the big pickle from the deli, sliced to order.
Hi MLV – I actually got the jalapeno idea from my butcher.