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 & 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 degrees F. oven
for 8-10 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.
