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Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

By Chef John • Caribbean Recipes • Cuisine?
4.86 Prep: 15m Cook: 6m
Ingredients:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) loaf Cuban bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 thin slices smoked fully-cooked ham
  • 1 ½ cups cooked pulled pork, heated
  • 1 large dill pickle, sliced thinly lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025