Old Cubano Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Sandwich
For the Garlic Butter
Method
Prepare the Garlic Butter
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Add Garlic
Finely chop 2 garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Parsley
Stir in 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley and remove from heat. Set aside.
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the Bread
Take the Cuban bread loaf and slice it in half lengthwise.
Spread Mustard
Spread 2 tablespoons of mustard evenly on the inside of both halves of the bread.
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the 200 grams of roast pork, 100 grams of ham, 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and 4 slices of pickles.
Top with Bread
Place the top half of the bread over the layered ingredients.
Grill the Sandwich
Preheat the Grill
Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
Grill the Sandwich
Place the sandwich on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the grill, slice it in half, and serve hot.