Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Name: Cuban Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed; 3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 (12-ounce) loaf Cuban bread, halved lengthwise; 12 ounces thinly sliced deli ham; 4 large Kosher dill pickle slices; 8 Swiss cheese slices; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 (12-ounce) loaf Cuban bread, halved lengthwise
12 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
4 large Kosher dill pickle slices
8 Swiss cheese slices
Cooking spray

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork, turning to coat. Seal and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Heat a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 2 minutes or until browned. Turn pork over, and place pan in oven. Bake 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove pork from pan; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
3
Spread mustards evenly over cut sides of bread. Top bottom half of bread with deli ham, pickles, cheese, and sliced pork. Top with top half of bread. Cut loaf crosswise into 4 sandwiches.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat sandwiches with cooking spray. Add 2 sandwiches to skillet; place a second heavy skillet on top of sandwiches, pressing gently. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Remove sandwiches from pan; repeat with remaining sandwiches.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Cuban Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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