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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » A Cuban-esque Sandwich

    A Cuban-esque Sandwich

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    So sorry for my short hiatus. It's crazy times in these parts. The baby and the conference have been keeping me busy but the Easter holiday pushed me over the edge. I had a house full of grandparents and babies to feed. 🙂

    The main course for Easter dinner was a marinated pork loin of which I have plenty of leftovers. Yesterday we ate some for dinner and today I turned a few slices into this amazing sandwich. I'm serious, it really was amazing. Let me say it again....

    AMAZING! 🙂

    I was inspired by the Cuban but used what I had on hand. You can easily make something similar with any leftover meats--chicken, turkey, roast beef--but pork is more traditional. I also didn't have swiss. I never buy swiss cheese so I used a slice of muenster that melted perfectly. For the bread I went with a pita.

    Here's how I put it together...

    Ingredients

    • 1 small whole wheat pita
    • yellow mustard
    • 1 oz of thin sliced deli ham
    • 2 oz leftover pork loin sliced
    • 1 oz slice of muenster cheese
    • About 6 sweet pickle slices (enough to cover the sandwich)

    Instructions

    Separate the pita into two circles by running a knife along the edge. I use these little gems from Trader Joe's.

    Smear the mustard on one side. Layer the ham, pork and cheese on top. Add the layer of pickles.

    I fell in love with these a few years ago.

    Seriously good.

    Top with the other half of pita and grill on a panini press or the George Foreman like I did.

    If you are using the Forman, cook for 2 minutes and then turn cooking for 2 more.

    Enjoy with a side of carrot sticks--my favorite sandwich companion. 🙂

    📖 Recipe

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    A Cuban-esque Sandwich

    Our Cuban-esque sandwich is a twist on the classic, complete with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, all served between two slices of bread.
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Cuban
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 478 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 small whole wheat pita
    • yellow mustard
    • 1 oz of thin sliced deli ham
    • 2 oz leftover pork loin sliced
    • 1 oz slice of muenster cheese
    • About 6 sweet pickle slices enough to cover the sandwich

    Instructions
     

    • Separate the pita into two circles by running a knife along the edge. I use these little gems from Trader Joe's.
      1 small whole wheat pita
    • Smear the mustard on one side. Layer the ham, pork and cheese on top. Add the layer of pickles.
      yellow mustard, 1 oz of thin sliced deli ham, 2 oz leftover pork loin sliced, 1 oz slice of muenster cheese, About 6 sweet pickle slices
    • Top with the other half of pita and grill on a panini press or the George Foreman like I did.
    • If you are using the Forman, cook for 2 minutes and then turn cooking for 2 more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 39gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 3739mgPotassium: 799mgFiber: 13gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 541IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 6mg
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    1. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh

      April 28, 2011 at 6:53 pm

      That sounds great and I always need new panini ideas. Just need the Mr to get on board with the pickles. 🙂

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    2. Lisa

      April 26, 2011 at 9:43 pm

      Yes, thank you! I calculated 2 PP for each pita. I would love to see how they compare to the Sara Lee/Mr. Pita brand I just found for the same NI. I love getting a huge pita for 2 PP (even though I know you aren't calculating the new plan).

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    3. roni

      April 26, 2011 at 9:40 pm

      Can you make it out? They are a steal in my opinion, only 80 cals!

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      April 26, 2011 at 9:35 pm

      Haha, if I wasn't so blind I would have been able to see them on the photo pf the package you posted! Nevermind! 🙂

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    5. Lisa

      April 26, 2011 at 9:34 pm

      I haven't seen those at my Trader Joe's (the pitas), but they look good! Mind sharing the nutritional info?

      Thanks, mama!

      Reply

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