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Friday, October 8, 2010

Cuban Sandwich


1 baguette
2 Tbs. yellow mustard
1/4 lb. baked ham, thinly sliced
1/4 lb. roast pork, thinly sliced
1/4 lb. provolone cheese, thinly sliced
10 thin dill pickle slices

Directions
Slice the bread horizontally in half, leaving 1 edge intact. Lay the bread open and spread each side with the mustard. Divide the ingredients evenly among the slices of roll. Start with the ham followed by the pork, cheese, and dill pickles. Bring the tops and bottoms together.
Heat your panini maker or sandwich press. Butter each side of the press. Place the sandwiches inside, press down and grill until the cheese is melted and the bread is flat and browned, approximately 10 minutes.
Cuba, land of great rum drinks, also has this classic sandwich, with pork cooked two ways, highlighted by the tang of vinegar two ways (the mustard and the pickle) and the crunchy and chewy harmony of the bread. Sublime.

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