Miami Cuban Sandwich

Miami is heat, speed, and bright noise, so the food should have some punch too. A Cuban sandwich is crisp, salty, and built for a race weekend lunch that you can actually make without turning your kitchen into a factory.

Quick Look

• Race: Miami Grand Prix
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Cuban bread or soft French bread
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 6 slices roast pork
• 6 slices ham
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• 8 dill pickle slices
• 2 tablespoons softened butter

Method

1. Slice the loaf into 2 sandwich portions.
2. Spread mustard on both cut sides.
3. Layer the roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
4. Close the sandwiches and butter the outside lightly.
5. Heat a skillet, grill pan, or sandwich press over medium heat.
6. Press the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes per side until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.
7. Slice and serve hot.

Drink Pairing

• Wine: Dry rose.
• Local pairing: Cuban coffee.

Notes

• If you have leftover mojo pork, use it. If not, deli roast pork still gets you a strong result.
• The press matters. This is not the place for a floppy sandwich.