Are you looking for an easy and delicious Cuban sandwich recipe? Look no further! In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to preparing your own mouthwatering Cubano sandwiches, inspired by the popular recipe by Tasty. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this classic Cuban delight, perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a party snack.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
AWARD-WINNING CUBAN SANDWICH BY EL COCHINITO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: black pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, garlic, lime juice, bone-in pork butt, salt, cuban bread, mustard, swiss cheese, garlic oil, ham, pulled pork, cucumber pickle, pulled pork
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Lunch
Yield 20 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the pulled pork: In a medium bowl, mix together the pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Make a few incisions, 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) deep, on both sides of the pork butt, cutting against the grain. Sprinkle generously with salt all over, make sure to season inside the incisions.
- Transfer the pork butt to a roasting dish, and pour the marinade all over. Make sure the pork is well coated, including inside the incisions. Cover and marinate for 8-10 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 250˚F (120˚C).
- Roast the pork, covered, for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily falls apart when prodded with a fork or tongs.
- Let cool enough to handle, then remove any bones, and shred the pork with tongs. Keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
- Make the Cuban sandwich: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set the bread open face on the prepared baking sheet and spread the mustard over one side. Top with the Swiss cheese. Brush the garlic oil on the other side of the bread. Top with the ham. Arrange the pulled pork over the cheese.
- Toast in the oven for 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Add the pickles and press the sandwich.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CUBANO PANINI SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: french bread, yellow mustard, swiss cheese, dill pickles, honey ham, pulled pork
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a grill or campfire to medium heat
- Slice the French loaf almost all the way in half lengthwise, leaving a long side still attached like a hot dog bun.
- Open the bread and spread mustard liberally on both sides. Lay the Swiss cheese slices on both sides of the bread. Lay the pickles over the Swiss slices on the bottom half of the bread. Layer the ham slices and pulled pork over the pickles, then gently lift the top side of the bread to close the sandwich. Double wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.
- Set the sandwich on the grill over medium heat. Place a cast-iron or other heavy skillet on top to press down. Cook the sandwich for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more, until the outside of the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Let sandwich cool for a few minutes before carefully unwrapping. Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 13 grams
THE ULTIMATE CUBAN SANDWICH
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 1h24m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Begin by braising the pork shoulder. Tie the shoulder in 4 places with kitchen twine so it will hold its shape while being cooked or ask your butcher to do this for you. Season the pork with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano. Set the base of a pressure cooker over low-medium heat and add a 2 count of olive oil.
- Add garlic and chili flakes and as the oil heats up it will become fragrant and infuse the oil. Add the pork. Add onions around the pork and brown slightly before adding orange juice, lime juice, stock and bay leaves.
- Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 20 to 25 minutes depending on the size of your pressure cooker. The pork should be tender when done. When done allow to cool in juices before removing twine and slicing.
- To prepare Cuban sandwiches, split bread in half then layer the sandwich with mustard, cheese, pickles, ham, pork then cheese again (the cheese glues everything together). Season with salt and pepper in between the ham and pork layers. (Optional: drizzle a little of the pork braising liquid over the meat as well).
- To cook, heat a large cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil. Place the sandwiches on the skillet and top with another heavy skillet and a couple of heavy weights (bricks, or cans of tomatoes work well). Press down firmly and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the sandwich has compressed to about a third of its original size and the bread is super-crispy. Serve with beans, rice and plantain chips.
CUBANO SANDWICH
Steps:
- Preheat a sandwich press to medium heat.
- Drizzle the onion and pepper with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the onion and pepper on the sandwich press, close and cook until tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Slice into strips.
- Brush the outside of the bottom half of the bread with some of the melted butter. Brush the inside of both halves with a generous amount of the Mojo Mustard. On the bottom half of the bread, layer the sliced deli ham and top with the carnitas. Top with the gherkins, grilled onion and peppers and finally the cheese. Top with the top half of the bread and brush with more butter. Slice in half widthwise.
- Place both halves in the sandwich press, close, press down and cook until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Cut in half to make 4 sandwiches.
- Mix together the mustard, honey, chili paste, oregano, cumin, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, garlic and some salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Set the slow cooker to high. Put the pork cubes in the slow cooker and season all over with the chipotle powder and some salt. Turn any pieces with the fat cap upright. Nestle in the garlic, cinnamon sticks and yellow onion. Pour the orange soda, vegetable oil and orange juice and zest over the pork. Cover and cook on high until super tender, about 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Transfer the pork chunks to a baking sheet fat-side up. Let the liquid in the slow cooker settle so the fat is on the surface. Scoop off about 1/4 cup of the fat and drizzle over the pork chunks. Broil until the meat is crispy and the fat is bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
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.
CUBANO SANDWICHES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: garlic, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, fresh oregano, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, olive oil, boneless pork shoulder, cuban bread, sweet ham, salami, swiss cheese, kosher pickles, yellow mustard, unsalted butter
Provided by Visit Florida
Categories Lunch
Time 5h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the roasted pork: In a blender, combine the garlic cloves, cumin, pepper, salt, oregano, orange juice, and lime juice. Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Pour the marinade into a large zip-top plastic bag and add the pork shoulder, rubbing to coat well. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Transfer the pork and its marinade to a roasting pan. Roast until a crust begins to form and the internal temperature reaches 190-195°F (85-90°C), about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving (if you have time, you can refrigerate the pork overnight so it's easier to slice).
- Cut 12 slices of pork for the sandwiches and reserve the rest for another use.
- Make the sandwiches: Heat a 10-inch (25 cm) cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Set the bottom halves of the Cuban bread on a cutting board and layer each piece with 4 slices of ham, 3 slices of pork, 2 slices of salami, 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and 4 pickle slices.
- Slather 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard on the inside of each top half of bread, then place on top of each sandwich.
- Brush the tops of the sandwiches with melted butter, then place in the hot skillet, top side down. Place a small pan on top of sandwiches and weigh down with a heavy can. Cook until the bread begins to crisp, about 2 minutes. Uncover and flip the sandwiches, then press again and cook until the bottom is crisp and the cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes more.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1254 calories, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 27 grams
CUBAN PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork I ate there, so I started making it for myself. The flavorful meat makes amazing Cuban sandwiches, but you can also use it in traditional pulled pork sandwiches or tacos. -Lacie Griffin, Austin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 8h30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Add pork; cook, covered, on low until tender, 8-10 hours. Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook meat in batches until lightly browned and crisp in spots. , Cut each loaf of bread in half lengthwise. If desired, spread mustard over cut sides of bread. Layer bottom halves of bread with pickles, pork, ham and cheese. Replace tops. Cut each loaf into 8 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 50g protein.
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
CUBAN-STYLE PORK SANDWICHES
Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don't have a panini maker, tuck the sandwiches under the broiler until the bread is browned and the cheese melted. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place onion wedges and broth in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 5 garlic cloves, vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cumin, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over pork. Add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and remaining garlic and lemon juice; spread over buns. Layer bun bottoms with pork, cheese, sliced onion and pickles; replace tops., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until buns are browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 943mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CUBANO SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: garlic, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, fresh oregano, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, olive oil, pork tenderloin, slider rolls, baked ham, roasted pork, salami, swiss cheese, kosher pickles, yellow mustard, unsalted butter
Provided by Visit Florida
Categories Lunch
Time 2h40m
Yield 12 sliders
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the garlic cloves, cumin, black pepper, salt, oregano, orange juice, and lime juice. Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Pour the marinade into a large zip top plastic bag and add the pork tenderloin, massaging to coat well. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Transfer the pork to a roasting pan and roast until a crust begins to form and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) , about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for at least 10 minutes before carving (if you have time, you can refrigerate the pork overnight so it's easier to slice).
- Cut 15 slices from the pork tenderloin, reserving any leftovers for another use.
- Make the sliders: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place the bottom halves of the slider rolls on the baking sheet and layer with the ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
- Slather the inside of the top halves of the rolls with the mustard, then place on top of the sliders. Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake the sliders until the top turns golden brown and the cheese is completely melted, about 10 minutes.
- Pull the sandwiches apart and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 9 grams
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.
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.
CHEF JOHN'S CUBAN SANDWICH
Here's how I build a Cuban, or Cubano, sandwich. I like to use pulled pork. Carnitas would work too. These ingredients and amounts are open to your own personal preferences, but here's the general idea.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 21m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne together in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Trim off ends of bread. Cut loaf in half and evenly split bread to make tops and bottoms of 2 sandwiches. Spread each half on both sides generously with the mayo/mustard sauce.
- Divide sandwich ingredients between the two bottom halves in this order: 2 slices Swiss cheese, 3 slices ham, hot cooked pork, pickle slices, and 2 more slices of Swiss cheese. Place tops on sandwiches.
- Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.4 g, Cholesterol 287.1 mg, Fat 85.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 88.2 g, SaturatedFat 37.3 g, Sodium 4076.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
CUBANO EGG SANDWICH
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 350°. Beat 1 egg and pour into a greased 8x4-in. disposable foil tray; place in air-fryer. Cook until set, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove egg from tray. Cut in half; fold each portion in half., Combine butter, onion and mustard. Drizzle cut side of each roll half with 1 teaspoon butter mixture. Layer roll bottom with 1 folded egg portion, 1 slice ham, 1 slice cheese, 2 bacon strip halves, remaining folded egg portion, 2 pickles and roll top; return to foil pan. Drizzle sandwich with 1 teaspoon butter mixture. Cook until cheese is melted and roll is browned, 3-4 minutes. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 259mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
- Toast the bread for a crispy texture. This will help it hold up to the juicy fillings.
- Don't skimp on the butter. It adds a delicious richness to the sandwich.
- Layer the ingredients carefully so that each bite is packed with flavor.
- Serve the sandwich immediately so that the bread doesn't get soggy.
Conclusion:
The Cubano sandwich is a delicious and iconic sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful combination of roasted pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and easy-to-make sandwich, give the Cubano a try. You won't be disappointed!
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