Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne together in a bowl to make sauce.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Trim off ends of bread. Cut loaf in half and evenly split bread to make tops and bottoms of two sandwiches.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Spread each half on both sides generously with mayo-mustard sauce.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Divide sandwich ingredients between the two bottom halves in this order: 2 slices Swiss cheese, 3 slices ham, hot cooked pork, pickle slices, and 2 more slices Swiss cheese. Place tops on sandwiches.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and press down with a heavy weight, such as another skillet or foil-wrapped bricks. Toast sandwiches until bread is crisp and filling is heated through, 3 or 4 minutes per side.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)

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