Toasted Cuban Sandwich for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Cuban bread: 1 loaf (16 ounces)
• Pork shoulder: 2 pounds (boneless, skinless)
• Ham: 1 pound (sliced)
• Swiss cheese: 1 pound (sliced)
• Yellow mustard: 1/2 cup
• Dill pickles: 12 ounces
• Butter: 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice Cuban bread into 16 slices.
3. In a large skillet, sear pork shoulder on both sides until browned.
4. Transfer pork to an oven-proof dish and roast for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. When pork is done, shred it into thin pieces.
6. Spread mustard on 8 slices of bread.
7. Layer ham, Swiss cheese, shredded pork, and pickles on top of 4 slices of bread.
8. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread.
9. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
10. Grill sandwiches in butter until golden brown and cheese is melted.
11. Slice in half and serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 575
• Fat: 34 grams
• Protein: 35 grams
• Carbohydrates: 42 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Crisp Cuban bread
• Savory pork shoulder
• Tangy Swiss cheese
• Salty ham
• Bright pickles

User Comments:

• "This sandwich is a perfect blend of Caribbean flavors."
• "The pork is so tender and flavorful."
• "The combination of the mustard and pickles is a perfect match."
• "This is a great sandwich for entertaining."
• "I would definitely recommend this sandwich to anyone."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• If you don't have Cuban bread, you can use a French baguette.
• Slice the pickles thin to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
• Serve sandwiches hot and fresh.