The Cuban Sandwich is a favorite of the Hispanic community in Miami. Known also as Media Noche (“midnight”), it is a satisfying fortifier in the wee hours, after an evening of dancing and music. It also makes a satisfying hearty supper.
1 Cuban * or submarine roll
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 ounce thinly sliced roast pork
1 slice Swiss cheese
1 ounce thinly sliced ham
1 pickle (dill or bread & butter), sliced
For each sandwich, split roll in half lengthwise; spread roll halves with mustard. Layer sandwich with roast pork, Swiss cheese and ham; add sliced pickles and close sandwich. Lightly butter outside surface of roll and grill on a hot griddle (or Panini maker) until lightly toasted and cheese is melted. Or place buttered sandwich on baking pan in 400 degrees F. oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly toasted.