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Homemade Cuban Sandwiches

January 20, 2017

Homemade Cuban sandwiches are a perfect way to use up any leftover pork roast you might have in your fridge. They’re a classic!
Homemade Cuban sandwiches are a perfect way to use up any leftover pork roast you might have in your fridge. They're a classic! | Recipe from Chattavore.com
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I’ve written about Cuban sandwiches before, nearly four years ago when I first started writing recipes on this blog. Those were dark days, at least in terms of my photography, so sometimes I like to look back, cringe briefly, and think about how far I’ve come (and still have to go, but I’m doing okay for myself).
Homemade Cuban sandwiches are a perfect way to use up any leftover pork roast you might have in your fridge. They're a classic! | Recipe from Chattavore.comI have absolutely no Cuban heritage. I have no idea what the history or the origins of a Cuban sandwich is and at the moment (7:30 on a Friday night after what I can only refer to as a week) I am not feeling much of a desire to research its origins. I do know where I first heard about it…Alton Brown‘s Food Network show Good Eats, which I watched religiously for many, many years until it was taken off the air.
Homemade Cuban sandwiches are a perfect way to use up any leftover pork roast you might have in your fridge. They're a classic! | Recipe from Chattavore.com
At the time that I first heard of Cuban sandwiches (or Cubanos, as they are sometimes called) I didn’t even really like pickles or yellow mustard, but I remember being intrigued and knowing that I had to try them. I loved them and honestly I think that the more pickles the better (which probably surprises you guys…you had no idea that I loved pickles, did you?). I remember Philip telling me about going to lunch with his team from work once and one of the ladies ordering a Cuban sandwich without the pickles. What the WHAT? Don’t you dare. Okay, do it if you must. But don’t tell me about it.
Homemade Cuban sandwiches are a perfect way to use up any leftover pork roast you might have in your fridge. They're a classic! | Recipe from Chattavore.comIt’s kind of fun (for me, anyway) that I had this scheduled on the blog this week because we watched the movie Chef the other night. In the film, Jon Favreau is a chef who’s lost his passion and, subsequently, his job and, at the prodding of his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara) starts a food truck where he makes great street food…like Cuban sandwiches. In fact, the name of his truck is Cubanos. The movie was surprisingly good. And what I love about these homemade Cuban sandwiches (besides, of course, the fact that they are super-tasty) is that they come together so quickly, with leftover slow cooker pork shoulder and deli ham and cheese that, yes, are directly out of the package.

I hope you’ll give homemade Cuban sandwiches a try!

Homemade Cuban sandwiches are a perfect way to use up any leftover pork roast you might have in your fridge. They're a classic! | Recipe from Chattavore.com
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Yield: 4 sandwiches

Cuban Sandwiches

10 minPrep Time:

10 minCook Time:

20 minTotal Time:

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 loaf Cuban bread (or a French baguette)
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 cup shredded roast pork (I used leftover pork shoulder)
  • 8 thin slices deli ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • dill pickle chips or slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the bread into four equal pieces then slice each piece in half crosswise.
  2. Spread mustard on the cut sides of the bread. Divide the ham among the bread bottoms then top with ham, cheese slices, and as many dill pickle chips as you like. Top with the bread tops.
  3. Wrap the sandwiches in foil (I like to wrap each on individually) and place on a baking sheet. Place a heavy pan, bacon press, etc. on top of the sandwiches and press down. Place in the oven and bake for ten minutes.
  4. Remove the heated sandwiches from the oven and remove from foil. Cut in half and serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Jessie Weaver says

    February 8, 2015 at 10:22 am

    Oh, I absolutely love Cubans, probably because I am a pickle addict. I also loved Chef! I watch very few R movies, but that one is was just for language, and the concept was really interesting and well-made. I made Mr. V watch it a few months ago on the recommendation of my foodie aunt, and he liked it, too. (I think it's streaming on Netflix, now. Along with Good Eats!!)
    Reply
    • Chattavore says

      February 8, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Yep, we watched it on Netflix! Definitely a "feel-good" movie.
      Reply
  2. recipefiction says

    February 8, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I watched Chef on Netflix a few days ago and have been craving a cubano ever since so when I saw this on Foodgawker I knew I had to click. I wonder if the netflix release will drive up the sale of cubanos? Nice pictures. It's been a slow learning process for me but so rewarding. NOw to check the fridge for pickles!
    Reply
    • Chattavore says

      February 8, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Everyone I know who has seen the movie said they were craving a Cubano after! Since I don't know anywhere around here to get an authentic one, knowing how to make my own is essential! And thanks about the pictures. It really is a process but I think I'm finally reaching a point of being happy with my photography!
      Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    February 8, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I loved Chef.. and totally was drooling over some of the incredible food that was displayed - especially the cuban sandwiches. I have to try out this recipe!
    Reply
    • Chattavore says

      February 8, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      Me too, Thalia! Honestly, it made me want to start a food truck!!
      Reply

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