The Cuban Sandwich is a favorite of the
Hispanic community in Miami. Known also as Media Noche (midnight),
it is a satisfying fortifier in the wee hours, after an evening
of dancing and music. It also makes a satisfying hearty supper.
Cuban
Sandwich
- 1 Cuban* or submarine
roll
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 ounce thinly sliced roast pork
1 slice Swiss cheese
1 ounce thinly sliced ham
1 pickle (dill or bread and butter), sliced
- For each sandwich, split
roll in half lengthwise; spread roll halves with mustard. Layer
sandwich with roast pork, Swiss cheese and ham; add sliced pickles
and close sandwich. Lightly butter outside surface of roll and
grill on a hot griddle until lightly toasted and cheese is melted.
Or place buttered sandwich on baking pan in 400°F (205°C)
oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
Makes 1 serving.
*Soft egg-rich roll available
from Cuban bakeries.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
570 calories Protein 32 grams Fat 14 grams Sodium 2860 milligrams
Cholesterol 55 milligrams Saturated Fat 7 grams Carbohydrates
78 grams Fiber 5 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
