Savory Cuban Pressed Sandwich (Printable Version)

Layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard in crisp pressed Cuban bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 8 oz roast pork, thinly sliced
02 - 8 oz deli ham, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

→ Bread

04 - 1 loaf Cuban bread, divided into 4 portions

→ Condiments

05 - 1/4 cup yellow mustard
06 - 16 dill pickle slices

→ Butter

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - Slice the Cuban bread horizontally and spread mustard evenly on both cut sides.
02 - Layer the bottom half of each bread portion with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
03 - Top with the other half of the bread and gently press down.
04 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich.
05 - Preheat a large skillet or sandwich press over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet, press down with a heavy pan or sandwich press, and grill for 4–5 minutes per side or 5–7 minutes total in a press until bread is crisp and cheese melts.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster to make than ordering takeout, and tastes infinitely better.
  • The contrast of crispy-buttery bread against warm, melting cheese and tender meat is pure comfort.
02 -
  • Don't skip buttering the outside of the sandwich; it's what transforms the bread from soft to that crucial golden-crisp texture.
  • Medium heat is your friend here—too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you get a soggy, greasy result.
03 -
  • Slice your meats and cheese as thinly as possible; thickness matters because it affects how quickly everything heats through and melds together.
  • Keep your ingredients at room temperature before assembling—cold ingredients take longer to reach that melted, molten state and can throw off your timing.
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