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Cuban Sandwich
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
If you cannot find Cuban rolls, you can use any long sandwich roll. Be very careful when handling the hot bricks. Be sure to place them in a very sturdy baking pan. Place them in the oven two at a time if you're not particularly strong.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup pitted spanish green olives, coarsely chopped
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cuban rolls, halved lengthwise
4 tablespoons mayonnaise (to taste)
4 tablespoons yellow mustard (to taste)
8 slices baked ham, sliced thin (virginia or black forest)
8 slices deli roast pork, sliced thin
8 slices swiss cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions:
1. Put the raisins, olives, shallot, vinegar, and oil in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until well combined.
2. Transfer the olive mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before using.
3. Open the bread like a book and spread each side with the mayonnaise and mustard.
4. Lay 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of roast pork on 1 side of the roll. Top with 2 slices of cheese.
5. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive-raisin relish over the cheese. Bring the tops and bottoms of the sandwich together.
6. Wrap 4 bricks in aluminum foil and place in a 500 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
7. Melt the butter in a large skillet or griddle pan over medium heat (if your skillet isn't large enough you may need to cook the sandwiches in 2 batches).
8. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and press down with the hot bricks for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is flat and browned.
By RecipeOfHealth.com