Cuban Sandwich with Lechon Asado
Traditional dish · Cuban
An elevated Cuban sandwich featuring slow-roasted marinated pork (Lechon Asado) for a deeper, more authentic flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- Cuban bread1 loaf
- Lechon Asado (marinated roasted pork)1 lb
- Cooked ham1/2 lb
- Swiss cheese1/2 lb
- Dill pickles, thinly sliced1 cup
- Yellow mustard1/4 cup
- Butter or lard (for pressing)2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Prepare Lechon Asado ahead of time (marinate pork shoulder with citrus, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, then roast until tender). Shred or thinly slice the roasted pork.
- 2
Slice the Cuban bread lengthwise. Spread yellow mustard on the inside of both halves.
- 3
Layer the bottom half of the bread generously with Lechon Asado, followed by ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickle slices.
- 4
Place the top half of the bread over the fillings.
- 5
Butter the outside of the sandwich or melt butter/lard in a pan or on a griddle.
- 6
Place the sandwich on a preheated panini press or in a skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, place a heavy object on top of the sandwich to press it.
- 7
Grill for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the bread is deeply golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
- 8
Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately.
