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Published: Apr 11, 2016 · Modified: Jan 31, 2019 by Karly · This post may contain affiliate links

Simple Cuban Sandwich Recipe

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We are getting our pork on, thanks to Smithfield! All recipes and opinions are my own, so enjoy!
This Cuban Sandwich Recipe has all the flavor you know and love, without the hours of work! Ready in 15 minutes! | asimplepantry.comNormally, I am not much of a leftovers girl. I try to make only enough for the single meal and that’s about it. So, when challenged to whip up something equally amazing as my carnitas with the leftover pork, I thought this was a challenge I must accept! Bring on those leftovers, because we’re got an amazingly simple Cuban Sandwich Recipe all up in this biznatch that will literally blow.your.mind.

You’re welcome.

This Cuban Sandwich Recipe has all the flavor you know and love, without the hours of work! Ready in 15 minutes! | asimplepantry.com

Simple Cuban Sandwich Recipe

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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Karly Gomez

Ingredients

For the Avocado Mayo

  • ¾ C Mayonnaise
  • 1 Small Avocado pitted and diced
  • ⅓ C Fresh Cilantro roughly chopped
  • Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Cuban Sandwiches

  • 3 C Leftover Pork Carnitas
  • 12 oz Honey Ham thin sliced
  • 6 Slices Provolone Cheese
  • 6 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 6 Kosher Dill Pickles sandwich stacker variety
  • 6 Slider Rolls

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a small bowl, add the mayo, diced avocado, and cilantro. Mash together until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice the slider rolls in half, then add a tablespoon of the dijon mustard to the bottom bun, followed by a slice of provolone cheese. Add the ham, then top with a heaping ½ cup of the leftover pork carnitas. Top with a pickle spear.
  • Spread a generous layer of the avocado mayo on the top bun, then place on top of the sandwich. Places sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the meats are hot and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
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This Cuban Sandwich Recipe has all the flavor you know and love, without the hours of work! Ready in 15 minutes! | asimplepantry.comThis Cuban Sandwich Recipe has all the flavor you know and love, without the hours of work! Ready in 15 minutes! | asimplepantry.comIf you remember, I made some amazing pork carnitas the other week using some Smithfield Boneless Netted Pork Shoulder Roast. Since it’s hand-trimmed and easy to prepare, it makes for super easy leftovers too! Be sure to check out the original recipe, because you definitely want those Latin flavors present in the meat for this Cuban sandwich recipe.

This Cuban Sandwich Recipe has all the flavor you know and love, without the hours of work! Ready in 15 minutes! | asimplepantry.comNormally Cuban sandwiches are pressed, but I wanted to simplify the recipe by just throwing some sliders in the oven to heat through, since not everyone has a sandwich press readily available. To be perfectly honest, I don’t own one myself, though I can improvise with a few different tools I do have on hand. This Cuban sandwich recipe is like a regular sandwich on overdrive. It’s the opposite of boring. The antithesis of plain. It’s a monument to flavor that comes together with such quickness it should be declared illegal!

OK, so I might be going a bit overboard, but you get the picture.

The standard basis of a Cuban sandwich is pork, ham, cheese, mustard, and pickles. I further delved into the realm of flavor by whipping up a delicious avocado mayo, and swapping plain yellow mustard for dijon. It’s a powerhouse sandwich, in a small slider form. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any meal in between, just serve with some crunchy chips and enjoy! Smithfield has you covered with their Boneless Netted Pork Shoulder Roast and I’ve got you covered with these amazing recipes! Happy Eats!

Be sure to check out more recipe inspirations from Smithfield HERE!

This Cuban Sandwich Recipe has all the flavor you know and love, without the hours of work! Ready in 15 minutes! | asimplepantry.com

This Cuban Sandwich Recipe has all the flavor you know and love, without the hours of work! Ready in 15 minutes! | asimplepantry.com

 

About Karly

From her childhood home in Southern Minnesota, Karly embraces the crazy of everyday life by creating delicious dishes her family and friends love, while experimenting with new flavors and techniques and photographing the results. Karly’s love for beautiful foods and joy for creating is infectious to all who meet her.

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  1. Amy | Club Narwhal says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:50 am

    I’m anti-leftovers, too, but this sandwich looks like the best leftover revamp ever!

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  2. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    What a great way to repurpose leftovers! These look sensational.

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  3. melissa says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Oh my this looks delicious. The photos are fantastic!

    Reply
  4. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:18 am

    I have some leftover carnitas in the freezer! This is just what I’m making for dinner tonight!

    Reply
  5. Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:09 am

    This looks absolutely FANTASTIC! We love a good pork sandwich around here and smithfield is our favorite brand 🙂

    Reply
  6. maria @closetohome says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:19 am

    We have a cuban restaurant very close and this is our take out item. I can save a lot of money with this recipe.

    Reply
  7. Renee says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    So delicious looking! I love Cuban Sandwiches!

    Reply

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