Famous Miami Cuban Sandwich Recipe

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Famous Miami Cuban Sandwich
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  1. ROASTING THE PORK: Mix all of the marinade ingredients together (all of the ingredients except the pork), and rub this mixture over all surfaces of the pork. Cover well, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
  2. Place the pork in a roasting pan or ovenproof dish, and roast it in a preheated 425°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until cooked through. Remove the pork from the oven, and cool it completely before slicing thinly.
  3. ASSEMBLING THE SANDWICH: Slice the Cuban loaves in half horizontally. Brush the cut surfaces of the rolls with olive oil or melted butter. Layer the sandwiches as follows: Swiss cheese, sliced pickle, ham, sliced roast pork, then additional cheese.
  4. Now comes the somewhat challenging part. You want to grill these sandwiches, top and bottom, while at the same time flattening them slightly. This helps meld all of the filling ingredients. Heat two large skillets, or a griddle, to medium, about 325°F Lightly grease the griddle and/or skillets. Brush the bottoms of the sandwiches lightly with olive oil or melted butter. Place them in the greased pan(s). Brush the tops with oil or butter. Top them with a piece of parchment paper or foil, then a flat sheet pan, or other flat, non-meltable object—the point is to provide a flat surface for a weight. Place something heavy atop the pan—a teakettle filled with water makes a good weight, as does a clean brick wrapped in aluminum foil.
  5. Grill the sandwiches for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, checking often to make sure the bottoms aren't burning. Adjust the heat downward if the bottoms are becoming brown after only a couple of minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and grill for several more minutes, until they're slightly crisp on both sides, and the cheese is melting. Remove from the heat, cut the sandwiches in 2, and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 305.74 Kcal (1280 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.98g 26%
Cholesterol 68.28mg 23%
Sodium 631.47mg 26%
Potassium 286.04mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.66g 5%
Sugars 3.42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 23.29g 47%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 247mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.88 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.99g 26%
Cholesterol 28.11mg 23%
Sodium 259.99mg 26%
Potassium 117.77mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.45g 5%
Sugars 1.41g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 4%
Protein 9.59g 47%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 101.7mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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