Pressed Cuban Sandwich with Slow-Roasted Pork and Swiss

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A flavorful Cuban sandwich featuring layers of slow-roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, pressed to a golden crisp. This Latin American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Cuban bread, slow-roasted pork, sliced ham for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 inches Cuban bread
• 4 oz, sliced thin slow-roasted pork
• 3 oz sliced ham
• 3 oz, sliced Swiss cheese
• 6 dill pickle slices
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp, softened unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a sandwich press or skillet over medium heat. Slice 8 inches of Cuban bread horizontally, then spread 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly on the inside top and bottom halves.
2. Step 2: Layer 4 oz thinly sliced slow-roasted pork evenly on the bottom half, then add 3 oz sliced ham, 3 oz Swiss cheese, and 6 dill pickle slices on top.
3. Step 3: Close the sandwich and spread 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly on the outside of the bread to promote browning.
4. Step 4: Place the sandwich in the heated press or skillet, pressing firmly, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted, flipping once if using a skillet.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into halves and serve immediately.