Grilled Turkey Cuban Sandwiches
This grilled turkey Cuban panini-style sandwich recipe combines turkey breast, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, spices, and honey mustard.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly coat the cold grate with cooking spray. Arrange a drip pan on grill.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Pat turkey dry with paper towels; discard gravy packet (or refrigerate and use within 2 to 3 days). Lift and shift string netting position for easier removal after cooking. Cut small slits, at least 1 inch apart, over entire surface of turkey. Insert 1 garlic slice into each slit; brush turkey with oil.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine cumin, salt, and black pepper; sprinkle over turkey.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place turkey over drip pan on the preheated grill; grill, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C), 1 ¼ to 1 ¾ hours. Transfer to a cutting board; rest 10 minutes. Keep grill on.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove string netting. Cut half of turkey into six ⅛-inch-thick slices; set aside. Refrigerate unsliced turkey for another use.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Halve bread loaves, lengthwise, then, cut each into 3 pieces (for 6 sandwiches). Spread each bread bottom with 2 teaspoons mustard; top with sliced turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and bread tops. Press sandwiches with hands to flatten; tightly wrap each in aluminum foil.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Grill wrapped sandwiches, each weighted with a heavy iron-skillet or brick, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve sandwiches warm, wrapped in aluminum foil.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)