How to Make Cubano Sandwich

Crispy grilled sandwich stacked with tender pork, ham slices, melted cheese, and tangy pickles.

Learn How to Make Cubano Sandwich with Cuban bread, mustard, dill pickles, roast pork, ham, and Swiss cheese. This pressed sandwich is crisp on the outside, melty inside, and perfect for an easy lunch or dinner.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Cuban, Latin American

Keyword: How to Make Cubano Sandwich

Servings:

Ingredients

1/3 loaf Cuban bread 7 to 8 inches, or 1 soft white sandwich or hoagie roll with a crisp crust
Yellow mustard to taste
3 to 4 long slices dill pickle
3 thin slices roast pork shoulder or tenderloin
3 thin slices ham
3 thin slices Swiss cheese
Cooking spray
Softened butter optional

Instructions

Cut the Cuban bread in half lengthwise.
Spread a thin layer of yellow mustard on the cut sides of the bread.
Arrange the dill pickle slices on the bottom half of the bread. Top with the roast pork, then layer the ham and Swiss cheese evenly over the pork. Place the top half of the bread over the filling to close the sandwich.
Coat a skillet, griddle, or sandwich press with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
Place the sandwich in the heated pan. Lightly coat the top of the sandwich with cooking spray or spread it with a small amount of softened butter, if desired.
Place a heavy weight on top of the sandwich, such as a cast iron skillet, in order to press it.
Cook for approximately 4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese has fully melted.
Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten free, use a certified gluten-free sandwich roll or gluten-free bread with a sturdy crust, since traditional Cuban bread and most hoagie rolls contain gluten. You should also verify that the ham, roast pork, mustard, pickles, and cooking spray are labeled gluten free, as some brands may include additives or flavorings that contain gluten. If cross-contact is a concern, prepare the sandwich in a clean skillet or sandwich press that has not been used for regular bread products. Once the bread is swapped, the rest of the ingredients are generally easy to adapt.