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Florida Cuban Sandwich

Jan 30, 2019Last Modified: June 7, 2021

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about the AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS Florida Cuban Sandwich!

Cubano Sandwich

I visited Miami over 20 years ago and can't believe it has been that long! The need to go back is starting to get stronger. 🙂 I remember being thrilled at the Cuban accents I heard for the first time. Additionally the unmistakable Cuban influence on the food was everywhere and was an exciting new foodie experience for me.

Unfortunately I did not try the Cuban Sandwich (also called the Cubano) while I was there. The Cubano is a must when visiting Florida so I truly missed out! Therefore I wanted to try my hand at making one of these delicious sandwiches and bring a taste of Miami to my Texas kitchen.

2014 Film "Chef"

2014 saw the release of a film called Chef, which I absolutely adored! In the film, a prominent chef quits his job at a prestigious LA restaurant. He then ends up in Miami where he then starts a food truck business. He ends up selling Cubanos. I highly recommend you watch this film to see how his food truck business turns out!

The Cubano's Ingredients

So the Cubano has a pretty simple list of ingredients:

Bread, ham, swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles, and roast pork.

Roy Choi's Incredible Mojo Pork

However, what makes THIS Cubano sandwich stand out, is that the roast pork used in this recipe is Roy Choi's Mojo Pork, which is absolutely delicious!! Roy Choi, a famous LA Restauranteur, was also the co-producer of the film Chef. You can find his recipe here, and I HIGHLY recommend you taking the time to make this Mojo Pork! Once you make the Mojo Pork, you can enjoy it as a Main Course one evening, and then use the leftovers for your Cubano sandwich.

I'm telling you I cannot WAIT to make this Mojo Pork again, it is incredible!

Anyway...on to the sandwich! If you elect not to use roast pork from the Mojo Pork recipe, then any roast pork can be used instead.

Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to the Cubano sandwich, and let the taste transport you to Miami!

Some Other Sandwiches You May Enjoy!

Doc Martin's Inspired Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Pastrami and Swiss on Rye

Pastrami and Swiss on Rye With Pickles

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Grace

Cubano Sandwich

Florida Cuban Sandwich

Floridians claim you are not a true Floridian if you haven't had a Cuban sandwich!  Treat yourself to this sandwich today!
1.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 23 mins
Course Sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices roast pork preferably Mojo pork
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • yellow mustard
  • 8-10 long thin pickles I used Vlasic Stackers
  • butter
  • 1 loaf French bread Cuban bread is preferred but sometimes hard to find

Instructions
 

  • Cut your French bread lengthwise
    French Bread swiss cheese ham and mojo pork
  • Heat up a heavy skillet (med setting), and add ham and pork, turning over once so that they are warmed through 
  • Layer the bottom side of the bread with your pork, ham, cheese, and pickles
  • Spread the top side of the bread with your yellow mustard and in the meantime make sure your skillet is still set to around a medium setting
  • Close your sandwich, butter the outside of the bread, and then cut either in ½ (for 2 servings) or ⅓ (for 3 servings)
  • Place the sandwiches on the skillet, and weigh it down with a heavy cast iron pan or other heavy object to compress the sandwiches.  You'll want to fry each side for approximately 3-4 minutes

Notes

There you have it!  Enjoy this delicious taste of Miami and dream of South Florida!!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Comments

  1. James Stinson

    October 04, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    1 star
    Florida or otherwise, a Cuban sandwich is NEVER made with French bread. If you don't use Cuban bread you may as well go to Subway.

    Jim Stinson
    Native Floridian (Tampa area)

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    • Grace

      October 05, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Hi James, thank you so much for your comments! Definitely Cuban bread should be used, however unfortunately in our neck of the woods it's extremely difficult to find so I opted for French bread for those of us who have difficulty finding Cuban bread. One day I will try to make my own Cuban bread for the completely authentic sandwich. I appreciate you thank you!! Grace

      Reply
  2. Danielle

    August 19, 2020 at 9:41 am

    2 stars
    A true Cuban should have salami too...

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    • Grace

      August 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Danielle! Thanks so much for your comments! I didn't know about the salami and will definitely check this out! Thanks again, and take good care! Grace

      Reply
    • Charlotte

      September 27, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      I agree, James. And all I’ve been seeing is talk about Miami. But Tampa is the best for Cuban food. Cuban bread is baked there. Wish a restaurant here would order from the Tampa bakery. And I can’t find Arroz con Pollo on any menu so far.

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      • Grace

        September 30, 2021 at 6:59 pm

        Hi Charlotte! Thanks so very much for taking the time to comment! I will be trying my hand at making my own cuban bread for this sandwich soon as I can't find any where I am. And I will add to my post that you have pointed out that Tampa is the best for Cuban food. Thanks again and I hope you have a great day! Grace

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