Cuban Sandwich with Mojo Pork

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Cuban Sandwich with Mojo Pork

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

  1. Slice the Cubano bread to form 4 sandwiches.
  2. Thinly slice the dill pickles lengthwise.

Cooking

  1. Butter the inside of each bread slice.
  2. In a large cold pan, place the bread buttered-side down and toast over medium heat.
  3. In a separate pan, melt a little butter and sear the ham slices over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Once the bread is toasted, coat the inside with yellow mustard.
  6. Layer the pickles, seared ham, pulled pork, and Swiss cheese on the bottom slice.
  7. Top with the other bread slice.
  8. Preheat a cast-iron skillet.
  9. Butter the top and bottom of the sandwiches.
  10. In a medium pan, place the sandwiches and press with the cast-iron skillet.
  11. 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