Enjoy the vibrant flavors of a classic Cuban Sandwich with Mojo Pork! This delicious recipe combines tender mojo-braised pulled pork and savory ham in fresh Cubano bread. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
1241 kcal
/serving
35 mins
Serves
4
Medium
Cuban
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 loaves Cubano bread, sliced to form 4 sandwiches'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1kg thin slices of boiled ham'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2-4 cups mojo-braised pulled pork'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Slices of Swiss cheese'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Yellow mustard'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4-6 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Unsalted butter, softened'}
Preparation
- Slice the Cubano bread to form 4 sandwiches.
- Thinly slice the dill pickles lengthwise.
Cooking
- Butter the inside of each bread slice.
- In a large cold pan, place the bread buttered-side down and toast over medium heat.
- In a separate pan, melt a little butter and sear the ham slices over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
- Set aside.
- Once the bread is toasted, coat the inside with yellow mustard.
- Layer the pickles, seared ham, pulled pork, and Swiss cheese on the bottom slice.
- Top with the other bread slice.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet.
- Butter the top and bottom of the sandwiches.
- In a medium pan, place the sandwiches and press with the cast-iron skillet.
- Toast until golden on both sides, flipping once.
Plating & Serving
Cut each sandwich diagonally into two pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra touch, use a kitchen torch to start melting the cheese before assembling the sandwich.
Suggested Sides
plantain chips
black bean soup
Nutrition per Serving
1241
Calories
84.7g
Protein
72% DV
102.9g
Carbs
35% DV
53.2g
Fat
68% DV
12.1g
Fiber
32% DV
14.5g
Sugars
3769mg
Sodium
251% DV
231mg
Cholesterol
66% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Recipe Details
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Category
Lunch
Meal Type
Lunch
Tags
pork, Cuban, sandwich