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Cuban Sandwich Recipe

The Cuban Sandwich Recipe

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The Cuban Sandwich Recipe is a traditional dish that originated in Cuba and has become popular in many parts of the world.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Sandwiches
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 446
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Pork Tenderloin for the Cuban Sandwich Recipe:
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar light
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 2 teaspoons salt kosher
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 loaves loaves bread Cuban or Italian bread will also work
  • 1 pound Swiss cheese sliced
  • 1 pound smoked ham sliced
  • 1 cup dill pickles sliced
  • 1/2 cup mustard
  • 1 butter unsalted softened and divided
  • 8 dill pickles large thinly sliced crosswise

Equipment

  • Panini press or large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Zip-top bag
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Marinate the Pork Tenderloin:
  1. a. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, light brown sugar, dried oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. b. Whisk the marinade ingredients together until well combined.
  3. c. Place the pork tenderloin in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it.
  4. d. Seal the bag tightly, ensuring the pork is fully coated in the marinade.
  5. e. Place the bag in the refrigerator and let the pork marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Preparing the Sandwich:
  1. a. Preheat a panini press or a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. b. Slice the Cuban bread or Italian bread loaves horizontally, creating a top and bottom piece for each sandwich.
  3. c. Spread mustard on the inside of each bread slice.
  4. d. Layer Swiss cheese slices on one side of the bread and smoked ham slices on the other side.
  5. e. Arrange the thinly sliced dill pickles evenly over the ham slices.
  6. f. Close the sandwich by placing the cheese side on top of the ham and pickles.
  7. g. Spread softened butter on the outer sides of the sandwich.
Grilling the Sandwich:
  1. a. Place the sandwich on the preheated panini press or skillet.
  2. b. If using a skillet, place another heavy skillet or a panini press on top of the sandwich to press it down.
  3. c. Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  4. d. If using a skillet, flip the sandwich and cook on the other side until golden brown.
Serving the Sandwich:
  1. a. Remove the sandwich from the panini press or skillet and transfer it to a cutting board.
  2. b. Let it cool slightly before slicing it diagonally into halves or into smaller portions, if desired.
  3. c. Serve the Cuban Sandwich Recipe warm and enjoy!