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Cuban Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Cuban sandwich is a popular Cuban dish that originated in Florida, particularly in Tampa and Miami. It reflects the cultural influences of Cuban immigrants and is often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. The sandwich is characterized by its combination of savory meats, cheese, and pickles, all pressed between slices of Cuban bread, making it a beloved staple in Cuban cuisine and beyond.

CubanCUmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb slow smoked pork
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup pickles
2 tablespoons mustard barbecue sauce
4 slices toasted garlic bread
1 cup barbecue baked beans
2 cups sweet tea

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

cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

1

Visit Sonny's Barbecue to try their Cuban sandwich.

2

Read the sandwich description: slow smoked pork pulled and sliced with Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard barbecue sauce on toasted garlic bread.

3

Order the Cuban sandwich and an extra side of mustard barbecue sauce.

4

Order a large sweet tea and barbecue baked beans as sides.

5

Open the sandwich box to reveal the Cuban sandwich on garlic bread.

6

Take out one half of the sandwich for a closer look.

7

Examine the sandwich, noting the absence of ham and the presence of sliced pork instead.

8

Taste the sandwich and comment on the texture of the sliced pork versus pulled pork.

9

Note the lack of barbecue sauce on the sandwich and the small amount of pickles and cheese.

10

Take a bite of the second half of the sandwich, noting it has more pulled pork than the first half.

11

Evaluate the sandwich and express disappointment in the flavor and texture.

12

Try the barbecue baked beans, noting the flavor and presence of pork chunks in them.

Cooking Techniques

grilledpressed

Equipment Needed

grillsandwich pressknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

CubanoCuban Pork Sandwich

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