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.
Tips
- 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.
Printable Recipe Card
Grilled Cubano Sandwich
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Pan Cubano, see substitutes above
- ¼ Cup Yellow Mustard
- 12 Dill Pickles, sliced
- 1 lb Black Forest Ham, slices
- 12 oz Pulled Pork
- 8 oz Swiss Cheese, sliced
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, room temperature
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Great recipe.
Love this recipe.
Very flavorful and taste great.