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cuban sandwich (sallye)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

You can't live in Florida and not love these sandwiches. There are lots of versions; this is mine. It's pretty close to the classic Cuban recipe. Try it, I think you'll like it.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Griddle

Ingredients For cuban sandwich (sallye)

  • 4
    hoagie rolls***
  • 8 slice
    thinly sliced black forest ham
  • 8 slice
    thinly sliced cooked pork tenderloin
  • 8 slice
    provolone cheese (or swiss)
  • sliced olives
  • 1 md
    white onion thinly sliced
  • 4 Tbsp
    https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dip/homemade-aioli-by-bates.html?p=1 or dukes mayonnaise
  • 4 Tbsp
    spicy brown mustard
  • butter as needed

How To Make cuban sandwich (sallye)

  • 1
    ***You can also use bolillos, panini bread, or 4 pieces of Texas toast cut in halves.
  • 2
    Cut roll in half and open up Spread aioli or mayonnaise on one side of roll and mustard on other side (My recipe can be found under https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dip/homemade-aioli-by-bates.html?p=1
  • 3
    Place 2 pieces of ham and 2 pieces of pork on one side of roll Overlay meat with 2 pieces of cheese (Swiss is the traditional cheese used but we like provolone better)
  • 4
    On other side of roll sprinkle sliced olives and cover with thinly sliced onion. Close up roll
  • 5
    Spread butter on both outsides of each roll Place rolls in heated Panini press or George Foreman grill and cook until cheese is fully melted and rolls are toasty brown. If you use George's grill, open up and press sandwich with spatula a couple of times so it will be "smashed".
  • 6
    If you don't have a panini press or George Foreman grill, not to worry. Just place in a heavy skillet (such as cast iron) and cook the same way you would a grilled cheese sandwich.
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