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The Famous Cuban-ham- Sandwich Recipe
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Cubralinda / All my dishes 1 year, 11 months ago
No one is certain exactly where and when the Cuban sandwich was invented. We do know that Cuban sandwiches (called "a sandwich mixto") were common on cafeteria and restaurant menus in Cuba by the 1930s, and there is some evidence of them as early as ... More
Prep:30m Cook:10m Servings:4
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Ingredients
- Cuban bread or (Substitute French bread if you must, but NOT a baguette!)
- Butter, softened
- 1 pound ham sliced (Use a good quality ham.)
- 1 pound lechón asado (roasted Cuban pork) sliced (Follow the lechón asado link or see the following recipe)
- 1/2 pound Swiss cheese, sliced (Use a mild Swiss -- we like Baby Swiss -- it has only a few holes.)
- Sliced dill pickles (dill "Sandwich Stackers" work great)
- Yellow mustard (optional)
- Mayonnaise (NEVER)
Directions
- To make FOUR generous sandwiches:
- Preheat a pancake griddle or large fry pan. Cut the bread into sections about 8 inches long. Cut these in half and spread butter on both halves (inside). Make each sandwich with the ingredients in this order: pickles, roasted pork, ham, and cheese. Be generous!
- NOTE: Most people use a sweet cured ham (jamón dulce) or bolo ham for Cuban sandwiches. If you can find these hams in your area, great. Otherwise, look for a slightly sweet, soft textured ham with a mild taste. You don't want the flavor of the ham to overpower the rest of the ingredients! Also, never use shaved ham or pork in a Cuban sandwich!
- Place the sandwich on the hot griddle (fry pan) sprayed with a little "Pam" or lightly greased. Place a heavy iron skillet or bacon press on top of the sandwich to flatten. (You really want to smash the sandwich, compressing the bread to about 1/3 its original size!) Grill the sandwiches for two to three minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. Make sure your griddle or fry pan is not TOO HOT! Otherwise, the crust will burn before the cheese melts. Slice the sandwich in half diagonally and serve.
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jenniferbyrdez 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Had something like this in Miami once-not sure if it was the same but it sure was good. TY.
berry 1 year, 11 months ago said:
They are wonderful, in Colombia we find a restaurant named: "El Sandwich Cubano" I love this place...
wilz 1 year, 11 months ago said:
I am def gonna have to try this one! :)