Smoky Cubano Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Smoky Cubano Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 kaiser or hard rolls, trimmed and halved; Vegetable oil; 10 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 16 thin slices; 1 pound roast pork, cut into 16 slices

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 kaiser or hard rolls, trimmed and halved
Vegetable oil
10 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 16 thin slices
1 pound roast pork, cut into 16 slices

1
In a bowl, combine the onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
2
Spread 2 tablespoons of the fresh onion relish on each kaiser roll half.
3
Set a large skillet over moderate heat and coat with a thin layer of vegetable oil.
4
Place 2 roll halves in the skillet, relish side up, and top each with 2 mozzarella slices, 4 pork slices and 2 more mozzarella slices.
5
Reduce the heat to low and cover each sandwich with another roll half, relish side down.
6
Weight down the sandwiches with a medium skillet and cook until the bottoms are toasted and the bottom layer of cheese has melted, about 4 minutes.
7
Turn the sandwiches, add a little more oil to the skillet and brown the second sides, about 4 minutes.
8
Transfer to plates and repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 2 more sandwiches.

590

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 medium onion, thinly sliced, 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced, 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Smoky Cubano Sandwiches 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.

Smoky Cubano Sandwiches

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