cuban panini

Crispy and buttery, Cuban panini are so, so good with succulent homemade pulled pork, deli ham, dill pickles, mustard and Swiss cheese.

Cuban Sandwich

Cuban pulled pork

deli ham

sandwich stackers dill pickles

Dijon mustard

mayonnaise (if desired)

Swiss cheese

bread (your choice of sandwich bread)

Spread mustard and mayonnaise (if using) on all...

Spread mustard and mayonnaise (if using) on all four slices of bread. On two slices of bread layer: 1 slice cheese, 1 slice ham, pork, pickles, 1 slice ham, and one slice cheese, in that order. Top with remaining bread.

Butter outside of sandwiches or spray with non-stick...

Butter outside of sandwiches or spray with non-stick spray.

Grill in panini grill, pressing down firmly, until...

Grill in panini grill, pressing down firmly, until golden brown and cheese is melted. If you use a skillet, press down on the sandwich with a large spatula or another heavy skillet while grilling.

Made with perfectly roasted tender pork, melty Swiss cheese, and homemade quick pickles all sandwiched between ciabatta bread this incredibly delicious Cuban Panini is something to remember! It’s an easy Cuban inspired recipe perfect for a crowd that can be made with or without a panini press! 

Cuban Panini

pork tenderloin (boneless)

orange juice

lemon juice

soy sauce (low sodium)

garlic (minced)

oregano (dried, crushed)

salt (or

black pepper (freshly ground)

English cucumber (thinly sliced)

red onion (thinly sliced)

lime juice

oregano (fresh)

sugar

Ciabatta buns (sliced in half horizontally)

mustard

Place the pork in a large ziploc bag along with the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and and toss well until the meat is evenly coated in the marinade. Refrigerate for 3 to 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Place pork in a baking dish including all the leftover marinade. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C)

Transfer the pork from the baking dish to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing it thin.

Cuban-Style Pork Tenderloin

Preheat your panini press, according to the manufacturer&#39;s instructions.

In a small bowl combine cucumber, onion, lime juice, oregano, and sugar; set aside.

Slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally. Spread the mustard on both sides of the ciabatta buns. Top the bottom of the bun with 2 slices of Swiss cheese, slices of pork, quick pickles, another 2 slices of cheese and finally with the other top of the bun.

Transfer the sandwiches to the hot press and grill it for about 3 minutes. The sandwich is ready after the grill marks form and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

Cuban Panini with Quick Pickles

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