Cuban Medianoche Sandwich Recipe

The Cuban Medianoche Sandwich Recipe is a delightful and flavorful dish that originates from Cuba.

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 50

Course: Sandwich

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: Cuban Medianoche Sandwich Recipe

Servings: Sandwiches

Calories: 1164 kcal

Equipment

Roasting pan
Resealable Plastic Bag or Shallow Dish
Panini Press or Skillet

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin trimmed of silver skin and excess fat
2 pound ham thinly sliced cooked
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cloves garlic minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons orange guide 1 orange
2 tablespoon lime juice 2 limes
21 teaspoon oregano dried
1 teaspoon cumin ground
4 tablespoons butter melted

For the Sandwiches:
8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened unsalted
2 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
8 rolls
64 dill pickles

Instructions

Marinating the Pork:

a. Start by seasoning the trimmed pork tenderloin with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
b. In a bowl, mix minced garlic, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, dried oregano, and ground cumin to create the marinade.
c. Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it.
d. Seal the bag or cover the dish, ensuring the pork is evenly coated with the marinade.
e. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.

Roasting the Pork:

a. Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature.
b. Remove the marinated pork from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.
c. Place the pork on a roasting pan and pour any excess marinade over it.
d. Roast the pork in the preheated oven until it reaches the desired internal temperature and is tender and juicy.

Assembling the Sandwiches:

a. In a small bowl, mix softened unsalted butter and yellow mustard until well combined.
b. Spread the butter-mustard mixture on the split sides of each sweet roll.
c. Layer each sandwich with cooked ham, marinated roasted pork, Swiss cheese slices, and pickles.
d. Press the sandwiches together gently to ensure all the flavors meld together.

Grilling the Sandwiches:

a. Preheat a panini press or a skillet over medium heat.
b. Place the assembled sandwiches in the panini press or skillet and cook until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
c. If using a skillet, you can press the sandwiches down with a spatula for even cooking.

Serving:

a. Once the sandwiches are grilled to perfection, remove them from the heat source.
b. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally to make them easier to handle and serve.
c. Plate the Cuban Medianoche Sandwiches and serve them with your choice of side dishes.

Notes

Make the roasted pork in advance and store it in the refrigerator, saving time on the day of assembly.
Ensure the sweet rolls are fresh and soft for the best sandwich experience.
Use a panini press for quick and even grilling of the sandwiches.

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