Grilled Cubano Sandwich

Make your own Cubano sandwich at home with this super easy recipe. All the delicious layers of flavor and texture you want from a Cubano

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Here's my take on an Authentic Grilled Cubano Sandwich. Not very difficult to make but you must respect how you layer the sandwich.

What I mean by that is that you must layer the ingredients in the proper order. Working from the bread up: mustard, dill pickles, ham, pulled pork, and Swiss cheese.

If you don't have a panini press no worries. You can fry up this cubano sandwich in a skillet. Simply place something heavy on top of the sandwich to weigh it down.

💭 Recipe Tip

You have a couple of options for the pulled pork needed to make this Cubano sandwich. You can either buy pre-made pulled pork at the grocery store or you can make your own.

If you decide to make your own pulled pork I strongly recommend you try my Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork recipe.

If you own a smoker you can try my Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Dr Pepper Pulled Pork recipe or if you own a pressure cooker you can try my Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches recipe.

💭 Ingredient Substitution

These Cuban sandwiches are usually made with Pan Cubano. If you don't have any you can use Bolillo Bread (Mexican Rolls), French Bread Rolls or even a French Baguette cut to size.

📋 Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Grilled Cubano Sandwich recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Yellow Mustard, French Bread, Dill Pickles, Black Forest Ham, Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese and Unsalted Butter.

🥣 How to make Grilled Cubano Sandwich

Cut the loaf lengthwise then cut into 4 equal pieces. Spread the mustard on each bread slice.
Place 3 dill pickle slices on each of 4 bread slices. Pile a quarter of the ham on top of the pickles, followed by a quarter of the pulled pork and a quarter of the Swiss cheese slices.
Top with the remaining bread slices. Spread the butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.
Preheat a panini grill. Press the sandwich as flat as possible for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Slice each sandwich on the diagonal and serve.

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