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Medianoche Sliders

Cultural Context

The Medianoche, translating to 'midnight,' is a popular Cuban sandwich traditionally enjoyed late at night, especially after parties. It features a sweet bread roll filled with a combination of roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles, pressed and grilled to perfection. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Cuba and has gained popularity beyond its borders, often appearing in Cuban-American cuisine.

CubanCUmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
12 sweet bread rolls
1 lb pork
1 lb ham
8 oz Swiss cheese
1 cup pickles
3 tablespoons mustard
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone

Provolone offers a similar melt without the higher cost of Swiss.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Turkey is a leaner alternative that can still provide flavor.

1

Slice sweet bread rolls in half without cutting through.

2

Spread mustard on the inside of each roll.

3

Layer pork, ham, and Swiss cheese on the bottom half of the roll.

4

Add pickles on top of the cheese.

5

Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.

6

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

7

Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.

8

Place the assembled sliders in the skillet, pressing down gently.

9

Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

10

Flip the sliders carefully and cook the other side until golden, about 3-4 minutes more.

11

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Medianoche SandwichesCuban Sliders

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