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Best Cuban Sandwich You’ll Ever Make at Home

Discover the best Cuban sandwich with layers of seasoned pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles for a quick, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 3.5 lbs Boneless Pork Shoulder Star ingredient for flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Ground Mustard Small amounts of prepared mustard can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp Ground Mace Replace with nutmeg if necessary.
  • 2 tbsp Black Pepper White pepper can be used for less heat.
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Spanish Paprika Regular paprika can substitute in a pinch.
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces Hoagie Rolls Perfect vessel for ingredients.
  • 8 slices Domestic Ham Rich and hearty layer.
  • 8 slices Swiss Cheese Melts beautifully.
  • 24 chips Dill Pickle Traditional for crunch.
  • 0.25 cup Coarse Dijon Mustard Can use smooth Dijon.
  • 0.25 cup Smooth Dijon Mustard Can use all of one type if preferred.
  • Brown Mustard & Mayonnaise Different condiments can be used based on preference.
For Grilling
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter For the golden, crispy exterior.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Griddle
  • Plastic wrap
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Combine salt, granulated sugar, and ground mustard. Rub over pork and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Rinse pork, pat dry, and rub with the spice mixture. Roast covered for 2 hours.
  3. Shred cooled pork with two forks, discarding fat.
  4. Slice hoagie rolls and spread mayonnaise. Layer with shredded pork, ham, pickles, and cheese. Add Dijon mustard.
  5. Butter the outside of rolls and grill on a griddle for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Expert tips include overnight brining, checking pork temperature, proper shredding, grilling technique, and using fresh bread.

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