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Cuban Grilled Sandwich on a plate with a side of potato chips
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Cuban Grilled Sandwich

Cuban Grilled Sandwich is loaded with types of meats, cheese and seasoning. It is grilled golden brown for a crowd pleasing sandwich.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: Cuban Grilled Sandwich
Servings: 6
Calories: 482kcal

Ingredients

For the Pork and Marinade:

  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

For the Sandwiches:

  • 4 loaves Cuban Bread
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 12 slices Swiss Cheese
  • 8 slices Deli Ham
  • 1 cup Sliced Dill Pickles
  • 12 slices Salami
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter melted

Instructions

  • Cut the pork tenderloin in half lengthwise.  Place it in between plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to gently pound the pork until it’s approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  • Whisk together the remaining pork ingredients.  Place the pork in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade on top.  Marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit) and rub the grill grates with oil.
  • Grill the marinated pork for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.  Then slice the pork against the grain into approximately 1/8 inch thick slices.
  • Reduce the heat to low on the grill.
  • Cut the bread in half lengthwise.  Spread the mustard on the bottom half of each of the bread.
  • Layer the cheese, ham, pickles, salami and pork onto each roll.  Alternate between the meat and cheese as the cheese helps keep the sandwich tomorrow.  Then top each sandwich with the top half of the rolls.
  • Rub the melted butter on the outside of the sandwiches.
  • Place the sandwiches on the grill.  Place a piece of foil on top and then place a heavy item on top of the foil to press the sandwiches down onto the grill.  I used a large cast iron skillet and it worked great.
  • Grill for 5-6 minutes.  Flip the sandwiches, weigh them back down and grill the opposite side for 5-6 more minutes until browned and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove the sandwiches from the grill and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can use pork chops instead of a pork tenderloin in this recipe if you prefer.  
These are best served fresh but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1738mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 2mg
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