Lunch

Cuban Sandwich

Name: Cuban Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb pork chops; kosher salt, Pinch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; orange, juiced and zested, Juice/zest of one; lime, juiced and zested, Juice/zest of one; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 8 oz Cuban bread; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 oz Swiss cheese; 8 oz deli ham; 2 dill pickles; cumin, to taste; onion powder, to taste

Pressed Cuban-style sandwiches layered with citrus-marinated roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and a tangy mustard-mayonnaise spread.

45 min
900 kcal
Sandwich

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Ingredients

For 2 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Place the pork chops in a 3-qt. glass baking dish.
Step 2:
Using a fork, poke holes all over the pork and season it all over with 1 tsp. salt.
Step 3:
Drizzle the pork with oil and toss to coat.
Step 4:
In a small bowl, combine the orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder.
Step 5:
Add half of the marinade to the pork and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
10–15 min
Step 6:
Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F.
Step 7:
Add the mustard and mayonnaise to the remaining marinade and stir until smooth.
Step 8:
Transfer the pork to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 140°F, 15 to 20 minutes.
15–20 min
Step 9:
Cut the loaf in half crosswise, then cut each piece in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces total.
Step 10:
Spread butter on the outside of the top and bottom pieces of bread.
Step 11:
Spread the mustard mixture on the cut sides of the bread.
Step 12:
On 2 bread pieces, layer 2 oz. cheese, 4 oz. ham, half of the roast pork, 4 pickle slices, and the remaining 2 oz. cheese on each.
Step 13:
Close with the remaining bread pieces and wrap each sandwich in foil.
Step 14:
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Step 15:
Place the foil-wrapped sandwiches in the skillet and place another heavy skillet on top to create a homemade sandwich press.
Step 16:
If needed, weigh the pan down with a lighter skillet or baking sheet topped with a couple of canned goods.
Step 17:
Grill the sandwiches, turning halfway through, until toasted and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3–4 min
Step 18:
Cut each sandwich in half and serve.