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====== Cubano Sandwich ======
===== Ingredients =====
* 1 loaf Cuban bread
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 2 tablespoons yellow mustard or to taste
* 1 pound roast pork Use my Pernil Recipe for this, or use Pulled Pork or pork tenderloin
* 1 pound sliced ham glazed ham is great, or your favorite deli ham
* 4 ounces Swiss cheese or more to your preference
* 4 ounces sliced dill pickles or to taste
===== Instructions =====
* Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Butter the bottom half with 2 tablespoon softened butter. Spread the mustard on the top half.
* Layer the sandwich with roast pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese and dill pickles. Top the Cubano with the top bread slice.
* Slather the remaining butter over both sides of the sandwich.
* Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the Cuban sandwich for 5-6 minutes per side, pressing it down very firmly with another pan or spatula to "press" it tightly, until warmed through and bread is nice and crispy.
* Remove, slice and serve.
Sources: [[https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/cuban-sandwich/|Chili Pepper Madness]]