Are you in search of a delectable Cuban sandwich that boasts both an explosion of flavors and a convenient preparation time? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide will unlock the secrets to crafting the perfect Cubano sandwich, complete with a zesty twist of quick pickles. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant heritage of Cuban cuisine and tantalizes your taste buds with every bite.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
THROWDOWN CUBAN SANDWICH WITH HOMEMADE PICKLES
Provided by Bobby Flay
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Pork: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season the pork with salt, pepper and cumin. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven until it begins to shimmer. Add the pork and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Add the stock, juices, vinegar, garlic, onions, bay leaves and oregano, bring to a simmer, cover and transfer to the oven. Braise until fork tender (between 180 and 190 degrees F), about 1 1/2 hour to 2 hours. Remove from the oven, transfer pork to a platter and let rest 15 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Strain the braising liquid into a medium pan, bring to a boil and let reduced slightly, adding honey and salt and pepper if needed. Toss some of the braising liquid with the shredded pork to moisten.
- Homemade Pickles: Put the sliced cucumber in a medium bowl (which has a fitted lid).
- Combine 1 cup of water, the vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic, salt, dill, mustard and coriander seeds in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat and taste for tartness, add more sugar if too sour and let cool to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled liquid over the cucumbers, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours, stirring the mixture at least once.
- Roasted Garlic-Dijon Aioli: Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld.
- For Sandwiches: Spread both cut sides of the bread with a tablespoon or so of aioli. Add the pork, a few slices ham, and a generous layer of pickles. Top with a few slices cheese.
- Press the sandwiches in a hot panini grill until outside is toasty and cheese is melted.
EASY CUBAN SANDWICH
The delicious Easy Cuban Sandwich is layered with two kinds of pork, loads of melted swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Toasted in butter and pressed to perfection, this is one ultimate sandwich for pork lovers.
Provided by Aimee Mars
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Place the pork tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, oregano, and cumin together and pour over the pork.
- Cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF. Thinly slice the meat and set aside.
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and then cut into 4 equal parts.
- Begin layering the ingredients by adding half of the cheese to the bottom layer of the sandwich bread. Top with the smoked ham, sliced pork, and pickles. Place the remaining cheese on top. Spread mustard on the top piece of bread and place on the sandwich.
- Melt the butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and set a heavy skillet, such as an iron skillet, on top of the sandwiches to press them down. Once toasted flip the sandwich and repeat.
- Slice the sandwiches in half before servings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sandwich, Calories 583 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 1354 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g
CUBANO SANDWICHES
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Split open and quarter 1 loaf French bread. Mix 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise and dijon mustard and spread on the bread. Sandwich with sliced Swiss cheese, deli-style ham, roast pork, pickles and more cheese. Butter the sandwiches, then cook in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, pressing with a heavy skillet, 2 minutes. Flip, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, pressing, until golden, 1 more minute.
- Quick pickles:
- Bring 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 3 tablespoons chopped onion, 1 tablespoon each salt and sugar, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 3 minced garlic cloves to a boil; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Pour over 1 sliced peeled large cucumber in a bowl and stir. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
CLASSIC CUBAN MIDNIGHT (MEDIANOCHE) SANDWICH
This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba. This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami. This sandwich is best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake!
Provided by Pretty Pink Bullets
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 23m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides. On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order. Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich. Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat. If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet. Some indoor grills may be good for this also. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed. If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning. Slice diagonally and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1452.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 275.2 mg, Fat 88.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 92.1 g, SaturatedFat 36.7 g, Sodium 3308.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
MONTE CUBANO
This two-in-one indulgence has the irresistible makings of a Cuban sandwich, including Swiss cheese, pickles, and sliced meats-but its also dipped in egg batter and fried like a Monte Cristo.
Provided by Maggie Ruggiero
Categories Sandwich Egg turkey Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Father's Day Back to School Dinner Lunch Mayonnaise Ham Swiss Cheese Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard and top with pickles, meats, and cheese. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then mix with mayonnaise. Spread on remaining slice of bread and assemble sandwich.
- Beat together egg, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then soak sandwich in egg mixture.
- Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwich, uncovered, until underside is well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook remaining side, covered, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 minute.
SLOW-COOKER CUBANO SANDWICHES
This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead. It reminded me so much of a Cuban sandwich that I added the ham and Swiss cheese to complete the dish. Instead of adding cheese to the slow cooker, you can also build the sandwiches and top with sliced cheese. Place under the broiler to melt. -Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h45m
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rub pork with 3 tablespoons mustard, season with pepper and place in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Add ham and pickles, including pickle juice. Cover and cook on low until tender, turning halfway through, about 6 hours. , Shred pork with 2 forks. Sprinkle cheese over meat mixture; cover and cook until cheese melts, about 30 minutes. , When ready to serve, slice rolls and toast lightly in a toaster oven or broiler. Spread remaining mustard evenly over both sides. Using a slotted spoon, top rolls with meat mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 1941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
INSTANT POT CUBANO SANDWICHES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: Mccormick® ground cumin, McCormick® Smoked Paprika, McCormick® Chipotle Powder, McCormick® Garlic Powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, pork loin, olive oil, medium yellow onion, limes, oranges, chicken stock, dried bay leaf, ciabatta rolls, French's® Creamy Mustard, swiss cheese, deli ham, dill pickles, olive oil, potato chip
Provided by Jordan Fitzpatrick
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the pulled pork: In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, 1½ teaspoons salt, and the black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork loin.
- Turn the Instant Pot on to the Sauté setting. When the pot is hot, add 1½ tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the pork loin and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
- Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil to the pot and the onion to the pot. Cook for about 3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the lime juice, orange juice, chicken stock, and bay leaf, then return the seared pork to the pot. Secure the lid (make sure the valve is set to sealing) and cook on high pressure for 1 hour. Carefully turn the valve to venting and let the pressure release completely, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the pot and shred. Transfer to a medium bowl with ⅓ cup of the cooking liquid and the remaining teaspoon of salt and toss to combine.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Toast the ciabatta rolls in a toaster for about 3 minutes, or until the cut sides of the rolls are light golden brown.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of French's® Creamy Mustard over the cut side of each ciabatta roll half, 2 tablespoons total per roll. Add 2 Swiss cheese slices to the top half of each roll and 1 Swiss cheese slice to the bottom halves. Pile the pulled pork generously on the bottom halves, then top each with 2 slices of ham and 2 pickle slices. Close the sandwiches and press down to compact.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Place a sandwich, upside down, in the skillet and place a sheet of aluminum foil on top, then weigh down with another small cast iron skillet. Toast for 1-2 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Flip and press down again, then cook until the other side is toasted and the cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes more. Remove the sandwich from the pan and cut in half. Serve immediately with potato chips alongside. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches, adding more olive oil to the pan as needed.
- Enjoy!
CUBANO PORK SANDWICHES
When a hungry crowd's coming over, we plan a day ahead to make our juicy pork sandwiches. I call the sauce "mojo" because the zingy flavors are magic.-Theresa Yardas, Sheridan, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 9h45m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Cut roast into thirds; rub with oil. Rub spice mixture over meat; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate, covered, 24 hours., In a large saucepan, combine onion, wine, juices, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Strain sauce, discarding onion and seasonings., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over meat. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through., Preheat oven to 325°. Split bread horizontally. Hollow out bottoms of loaves, leaving 3/4-in. shells. Spread relish and mustard inside shells. Layer with meat and cheese. Replace tops., Wrap sandwiches tightly in heavy-duty foil. Place on baking sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Cut each crosswise into 12 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
TOASTED CUBAN SANDWICH
This Cuban sandwich is piled high with ham, roast pork loin, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles, then toasted to warm and crunchy perfection.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, ground chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic basil spread, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onions, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the hot oil until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Add half the jalapeno pepper rings and cook until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve remaining jalapeno rings.
- Spread each ciabatta roll with 1 tablespoon sweet hot mustard and 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise. Evenly divide the Swiss cheese slices, slices of pork loin, ham, dill pickles, and remaining jalapeno rings among the four sandwiches. Top with cooked onion mixture.
- Place sandwiches onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and warm, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 53.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 975.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CUBANO SANDWICHES
Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to these delicious pork-and-cheese sandwiches for some extra kick.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter inside of each roll; spread with mustard. Divide ham, pork, and cheese among bottom halves of rolls. Top with pickles, more mustard to taste, and top halves of rolls. Press down firmly on sandwiches.
- Heat a grill pan and another heavy pan over medium. With a paper towel, lightly coat grill pan with butter. In batches, place sandwiches on grill pan and weight with second pan. Cook until bread is crisp on the outside, about 3 minutes per side; transfer grill pan to oven and bake sandwiches until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. To serve, cut sandwiches in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 g, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 51 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sandwich. Look for fresh, flavorful bread, ham, pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
- Roast your pork and ham. This will give them a delicious smoky flavor. You can roast them in the oven or on a grill.
- Make your own pickles. This is a great way to control the flavor and spice level of your pickles. You can use any type of cucumber you like, and you can add your favorite spices and herbs.
- Assemble your sandwich carefully. Layer the ingredients in a way that creates a balanced flavor and texture. Don't be afraid to add a little extra mustard or pickles if you like.
- Grill or pan-fry your sandwich. This will give it a crispy, golden crust. You can also melt the cheese more evenly by doing this.
- Serve your sandwich immediately. This is when it will be at its best. Enjoy it with a side of chips or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
The Cubano sandwich is a delicious and iconic sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give the Cubano sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed.
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