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Cuban sandwich

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Read about ham (cured or smoked) in the BrightCulinary Book

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  • mayonnaise
  • yellow mustard
  • cayenne
  • dill pickles
Mix equal parts mayonnaise and yellow mustard with a shake of cayenne.
Cuban sandwich: the mustard mayo spread
  • ½ loaf Cuban bread
Trim the ends of a day-old Cuban loaf, cut in half, and split each half open evenly.
Fillings and the Cuban bread
Spread the mustard mayonnaise generously to the edges on both sides.
Building the Cuban
  • 2 slices sliced Swiss cheese
  • thinly sliced smoked ham
  • roasted or pulled pork
  • 2 slices sliced Swiss cheese
Layer a couple slices of Swiss, a few slices of ham, a generous amount of hot torn pork, lengthwise dill pickles and two more slices of cheese; press on the top.
  • melted butter
Toast in a heavy cast-iron pan in a little melted butter over medium heat, pressed under another pan, 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp, browned and heated through.
Cut in half and serve with chips.