Cubano Sandwich
Bring a taste of Havana home with this mouthwatering Cubano Sandwich—packed with juicy, citrus-marinated roast pork, layers of smoky Black Forest ham, tangy pickles, and melty Swiss cheese, all nestled in a crispy, golden calabrese loaf. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or treating yourself, this sandwich delivers bold flavour in every bite. Perfect for sharing, easy to prepare, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Roast Pork
- 1 pork loin roast
- 2 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 oranges juiced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Sandwich
- softened butter
- 1 calabrese loaf
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 8 Black Forest ham slices
- 8 Swiss cheese slices
- Dijon mustard optional
- Mayonnaise optional
Instructions
- Mash garlic and salt together. Mix with orange juice, lemon juice, onion, oregano, and olive oil. Using a sharp knife or a fork, pierce pork all over and place in marinade (reserve 1/4 cup for basting), coating the pork thoroughly. Marinate refrigerated overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Drain off marinade and discard. Place pork in an open roasting pan and roast for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F. Baste occasionally with reserved marinade.
- Remove roast when internal temperature reaches 155°F using a meat thermometer, about one hour total roasting time. Tent loosely with foil and allow to cool, reserving any meat juices.
- To assemble the sandwich, cut bread in half lengthwise and butter both sides. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Place layers of sliced pickles, sliced roasted pork, ham, and cheese inside the loaf. Cut diagonally into eight portions.
- Put on a baking sheet with a heavy skillet on top to compress and bake in oven until cheese melts, about 25 minutes. Serve with mustard and mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste.
