The Cuban Sandwich Recipe is a traditional dish that originated in Cuba and has become popular in many parts of the world.
Servings 8Sandwiches
Course Sandwich
Cuisine Cuban
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin for the Cuban Sandwich Recipe:
1poundpork tenderloin
1/4cupolive oil
1/4cuporange juice
2tablespoonslime juice
3garlic cloves minced
2tablespoonbrown sugarlight
1teaspoon oreganodried
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoonpaprikasmoked
2teaspoonssaltkosher
1teaspoonblack pepperfreshly ground
2loaves loaves breadCuban or Italian bread will also work
1poundSwiss cheese sliced
1poundsmoked ham sliced
1cupdill pickles sliced
1/2cupmustard
1 butterunsalted softened and divided
8dill pickleslarge thinly sliced crosswise
Equipment
Panini press or large skillet
Mixing bowl
whisk
Zip-top bag
Cutting board
Method
Marinate the Pork Tenderloin:
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.
b. Whisk the marinade ingredients together until well combined.
c. Place the pork tenderloin in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it.
d. Seal the bag tightly, ensuring the pork is fully coated in the marinade.
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:
a. Preheat a panini press or a large skillet over medium heat.
b. Slice the Cuban bread or Italian bread loaves horizontally, creating a top and bottom piece for each sandwich.
c. Spread mustard on the inside of each bread slice.
d. Layer Swiss cheese slices on one side of the bread and smoked ham slices on the other side.
e. Arrange the thinly sliced dill pickles evenly over the ham slices.
f. Close the sandwich by placing the cheese side on top of the ham and pickles.
g. Spread softened butter on the outer sides of the sandwich.
Grilling the Sandwich:
a. Place the sandwich on the preheated panini press or skillet.
b. If using a skillet, place another heavy skillet or a panini press on top of the sandwich to press it down.
c. Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese has melted.
d. If using a skillet, flip the sandwich and cook on the other side until golden brown.
Serving the Sandwich:
a. Remove the sandwich from the panini press or skillet and transfer it to a cutting board.
b. Let it cool slightly before slicing it diagonally into halves or into smaller portions, if desired.
c. Serve the Cuban Sandwich Recipe warm and enjoy!