Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Name: Cuban Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins; 1 cup pitted Spanish green olives, coarsely chopped; 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 Cuban sandwich or hoagie sandwich rolls, halved lengthwise; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste; 4 tablespoons yellow mustard, or more to taste; 8 slices baked ham; 8 slices deli roasted pork; 8 slices Swiss cheese; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raisins
1 cup pitted Spanish green olives, coarsely chopped
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 Cuban sandwich or hoagie sandwich rolls, halved lengthwise
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
4 tablespoons yellow mustard, or more to taste
8 slices baked ham
8 slices deli roasted pork
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1
Put the raisins, olives, shallot, vinegar, and oil in the bowl of a food processor.
2
Puree until well combined.
3
Transfer the olive mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before using.
4
Open the bread like a book and spread each side with the mayonnaise and mustard.
5
Lay 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of roast pork on 1 side of the roll.
6
Top with 2 slices of cheese.
7
Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive-raisin relish over the cheese.
8
Bring the tops and bottoms of the sandwich together.
9
Wrap 4 bricks in aluminum foil and place in a 500 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
10
Melt the butter in a large skillet or griddle pan over medium heat (if your skillet isn't large enough you may need to cook the sandwiches in 2 batches).
11
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and press down with the hot bricks for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is flat and browned.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raisins, 1 cup pitted Spanish green olives, coarsely chopped, 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cuban Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Sandwich

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