Cuban Sandwich
Garlicky mojo-marinated roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard pressed on crusty bread until hot and crackling.
By Theo Brandt, Test Kitchen Lead & Cheese Specialist
Published June 2, 2025
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 1 hr 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Medium
The Cuban sandwich, born in the cafes of Tampa and Miami, is a masterclass in layering. Citrusy, garlicky roast pork meets sweet ham, Swiss cheese, sharp yellow mustard and crunchy dill pickles, all pressed flat on buttered bread until the crust crackles and the cheese melts into everything.
The mojo pork is what makes it special. Instead of a long-roasted shoulder, we marinate a pork tenderloin in orange, lime, garlic, cumin and oregano and roast it quickly, so you can have homemade Cubanos in an afternoon.
If you cannot find Cuban bread, a soft Italian loaf or French bread with a thin crust works well. No sandwich press? A heavy skillet set on top does the job.
- Garlicky citrus mojo pork
- Pressed crackly crust
- Homemade in an afternoon
Ingredients
Directions
Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper. Put the pork in a zip-top bag, pour in the mojo, seal and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
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