Cuban Sandwich Roast Pork Ham Swiss (Printable)

Savory pressed sandwich featuring roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on crisp Cuban bread. Melty, flavorful, and ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 to compact the layers.
04 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich to promote even browning.
05 - Heat a large skillet or sandwich press over medium heat until hot.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the Swiss cheese gets perfectly melted without escaping the bread
  • That irresistible crunch when you bite through the pressed crust
  • Takes just 25 minutes from start to finish for restaurant quality results
  • The mustard and pickle combination cuts through the rich meats perfectly
02 -
  • Do not skip the butter on the outside, it creates that essential crispy restaurant style crust
  • Press harder than you think you should, the bread can handle it and needs it for authentic texture
  • Let the sandwiches rest 60 seconds after cooking or the cheese will run out when you slice them
  • A heavy cast iron skillet works as an excellent makeshift press if you do not have a panini press
03 -
  • Warm your pork and ham slightly in the microwave for 30 seconds before assembling for faster melting
  • Pat pickle slices dry with paper towels to prevent the bread from getting soggy
  • If the bread is fresh from the bakery, let it sit unwrapped for a few hours before using
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