This Cuban sandwich recipe is as easy as it is scrumptious. A classic deli-style Sammy made with roasted pork, ham, swiss, pickles, and mustard on buttery-crisp bread!
1largeCuban loaf or 4 smaller onesthey can be hard to find so sub with hoagie rolls, or Italian or French bread
⅓cupyellow mustard
8ouncesswiss cheese
1poundsmoked ham slices
4large dill picklessliced
Sliced porkfrom above
2tablespoonsbuttersoftened to room temperature
Instructions
To make the pork roast:
Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C, and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the pork marinade ingredients (olive oil, orange juice, lime, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper).
Place the pork tenderloin on the baking sheet, and pour the marinade over the pork so it’s well coated.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C.
Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes then transfer to a cutting board and slice into ¼ inch thin slices.
To assemble the sandwich:
Slice the bread in half lengthwise. If using a large loaf, then cut in halves to make a total of 4 sandwiches.
Layer half of the cheese over the bottom piece of the bread, followed by ham, pork, pickles, and the remaining cheese.
Over the top pieces of bread, spread mustard, and cover the sandwiches.
In a skillet/pan, melt the butter, place one or two sandwiches in the pan, and press down with something heavy (cast iron pan). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the cheese has melted and the bread is lightly golden. Repeat the same process with the rest of the sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches in half, and serve with potato chips.