Grilled Cuban Sandwich
- 1 loaf Cuban bread, sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard (to taste)
- 1 1/2 lbs boiled ham, sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs roasted pork, sliced
- 1 lb swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 cup dill pickle slices (to taste)
- Assemble the sandwich.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the butter on one half of the bread loaf and a thin layer of mustard on the other. Place 1 to 2 layers of ham, pork, cheese, and, finally, pickles on the buttered bread and top with the mustard-spread bread.
- Wrap the sandwich in foil.
- Smear the remaining butter all over the outside of the sandwich and wrap it completely in aluminum foil.
- Press and grill the sandwich.
- Heat your grill to high (550u0b0F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450u0b0F) and continuing.
- Before grilling the sandwich, press down on it with your hands to flatten it. Place the wrapped, flattened sandwich on the grill and top with a brick, grill press, or any other heavy, heat-resistant object. Close the lid and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- Remove the wrapped sandwich from the grill and take off the foil. Return the sandwich to the grill and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until both pieces of bread are crispy and golden brown.
- Slice and serve.
- Remove the sandwich from the grill and cut at an angle into small sandwich wedges (triangles). Place on a large platter and serve while still hot.
- NOTES:
- The loaf sandwich can be prepared and wrapped in foil a few hours in advance. Press and grill right before serving.
- Instead of plan mustard I like to mix mustard, mayonnaise and some cayenne pepper together to give it a little more flavor.
cuban bread, unsalted butter, yellow mustard, ham, pork, swiss cheese, dill pickle
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-cuban-sandwich-538973 (may not work)