The Cubano typically includes ham, pork, Swiss cheese and pickles.
The Legendary ‘Cubano’ Sandwich
For four people:
8 Italian bread loaf slices
1/2 lb shaved Black Forest ham
1/2 lb roasted pork
8 Gruyere cheese slices
8 sour pickles, sliced
Ballpark mustard to taste
4 tbsp lemony mayonnaise
Butter as needed
Spread some mustard on each bread slice and then lay a slice of cheese on four of them. Place the pickles and layer the pork, mayonnaise to your liking, ham, more mayonnaise and another slice of pickle on it, then one more slice of cheese and then top it with a slice of bread, mustard side down. Butter the sandwiches on each side and place on a panini press or griddle or non stick frying pan, toast until crisp and golden.
Courtesy Massimo Capra