Cuban Sandwich from Smithfield®

Description Slices of roasted pork loin and ham are layered with mustard, pickles, and Swiss cheese in a hoagie roll. The sandwiches are then grilled in butter until golden brown. Ingredients 1 pound Smithfield® Original Pork Loin Filet 1 pound Smithfield/Farmland® Ham 5 tablespoons yellow mustard, divided 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper … Read more

Chef John’s Cuban Bread

Description I didn’t think I liked Cuban sandwiches until I had one on real Cuban bread–what a difference! This bread uses lard and a double-hit of yeast plus a fermented starter. All this adds extra flavor and lift. Ingredients ½ teaspoon active dry yeast ½ cup warm water ½ cup flour 1 package active dry … Read more

Chef John’s Cuban Sandwich

Description Here’s how I build a Cuban, or Cubano, sandwich. I like to use pulled pork. Carnitas would work too. These ingredients and amounts are open to your own personal preferences, but here’s the general idea. Ingredients ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup mustard 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 (8 ounce) loaf Cuban bread 8 slices … Read more