The Authentic Cuban Sandwich! Cubanos the right way

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.

Divide sandwich ingredients between the two halves: Swiss cheese, slices ham, hot cooked pork, pickle slices.

Place top on sandwiches.

Melt butter in Plancha or a heavy skillet over medium heat.

Place sandwiches in plancha/skillet and press down with a heavy weight (such as another skillet or foil-wrapped bricks).

Toast sandwiches until bread is crisp and filling is heated through, 3 or 4 minutes per side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens