This is the Cuban Pork Cubanos sandwich from theย Chef movie, including homemade Mojo Marinated Pork. Did you know that the food for the movie was createdย by none other than LA Korean-fusion food truck original and rockstar chef Roy Choi? AND these are great for FREEZING!
This is the โleftoversโ recipe from the Juicy Cuban Mojo Pork Roast I posted last week from the movie โChefโ. I raved about the movie in that post so I wonโt repeat myself!
Theย real star of the movie are the Cubanos which are cuban pork sandwiches. Iโve had my share of great sandwiches, particularly during my foodie road trips across the US. But Cubanosโฆ.they have always held a special place in my heart, ever since that first bite I unsuspectingly took in a random Cuban diner in Miami. It wasnโt even in the Latin neighbourhood, it was on South Beach!
I didnโt really even know that cubanos were a โthingโ. I just ordered a cuban sandwich, knew it was better than any sandwich Iโd ever had in Australia (even fully loaded ones from up market bistros!) and that it even rivalledย Shake Shack (which is saying somethingโฆ.because I amย obsessedย with American burgers!).
To be honest though, after I returned to Australia, I forgot about the Cubanos, lost amongst the memories of all the other amazing food we had on our travels throughout the US.
Until I watchedย the Chef movie.ย Boy, it brought back a flood of memories!
I didnโt actually think to makeย Cubanos myself until I saw this Cuban Sandwich recipe by the lovely and talented Kathleen from Hapa Nom Nom (one of my favourite blogs, endless source of inspiration!). And recently, I happened to receive a delivery of pork from Murray Valley Pork,ย aย premium range of Australian pork. It was just โmeant to beโ!
I posted the Mojo Marinated Pork recipe separately, because it is SO GOOD it deserves to be served by itself as a centrepiece roast (and you only need a bit of leftovers for this recipe). Please, please, pleaseโฆ.if you make these Cubanos, please use the Mojo Marinated Pork. Especially if you are in Australia because I can tell you thatย even pork slices from the most expensive deli you know will not come close to the garlicky, herby, citrusy flavours infused throughout homemade Mojo Marinated Pork.
Now, if youโll excuse me, I need lunch. And to pretend Iโm back in Miami. ๐ย โ Nagi
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Cuban Pork Sandwich (Cubanos) from Chef Movie
Ingredients
- 2 thin slices baked leg ham
- 4 large , thin slices Mojo Marinated Pork
- 2 pieces of white baguettes , 6 inch/15 cm in length, cut in half
- Melted butter , for brushing
- American mustard
- 2 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 2 or 3 dill pickles , thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ham and pork slices, and cook each side until slightly browned then remove to a plate.
- Butter cut sides of baguettes then place in the skillet, cut side down, for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove onto work surface.
- Layer the bottom of the baguettes with pork, ham, then cheese and pickles. Cut, break or fold the ham, pork and cheese so they fit. Spread the cut side of the bun tops with mustard then place on the sandwich.
- Butter the bottom AND top of the outside of the baguettes.
- Heat skillet over medium high heat. Place the baguettes in the skillet, top with a sheet of baking paper then weigh it down with a heavy skillet or pot (use cans if necessary for extra weight so the sandwich compressed). Cook for 3 minutes on each side, until dark golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Let sandwiches stand 1 minute before cutting in half. Serve IMMEDIATELY.
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What a โneatโ sandwich! And by neat, we mean both yummy looking and very neatly made ๐
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Thanks so much Julie and Alesah!! Neatly made, it is not!! It just looks neat โcause I cut it!! ๐
OMG Nagi, this is what I call a perfect sandwichโฆcrispy crust and all the yummy flavors in betweenโฆnow I am embarrassedโฆI posted a sandwichโฆ
Yes, I yet have to see the movieโฆbut it will not be longโฆ
Have a great week ๐
Embarrassed about what? I was just over on your blog and Iโm MAKING your sandwich tomorrow morning for breakfast! Canโt believe Iโve never made an egg sandwich before ๐
When I lived in Florida (before I I became and AmerAussie) I would drive to Miami where they have the best Cuban sandwiches. I never saw these in Cuba. Maybe I didnโt look for โsandwichesโ. LOL
Yours look fantastic!
I only found out when I was researching for this post that Cuban sandwiches arenโt actually from Cuba!! So you didnโt miss them ๐
OMGโฆ LOVE that movie! It makes me so hungry every time I watch it lol. I would DIE to try one of those sandwiches so the fact that you made a homemade version is so awesome!
I know, itโs AWESOME isnโt it??!!! Iโve watched it FIVE TIMES!! You must try it, I swear, you will LOVE it!!
My husband would love those sandwiches! Iโll know where to look if I need some great comfort food for him.
Thanks so much Mel!! Yes, this is DEFINATELY man food! ๐
I <3 the movie "Chef"โฆ. I have watched it twice in this past week. The food is soooooo good and the music makes me want to get up and DaNCe, One of my fav sandwiches , CubanosโฆโฆI had a great one this past January in Las Vegas at a Cuba Cafe Restaurant. A very good Cuban restaurant. I first enjoyed one in Tampa FLA in the Ybor City section at Columbia Restaurant. ๐ Thank you for this post and the recipes.
Same here!! Re: getting up and dancing! I keep meaning to see if I can get the soundtrack! ๐ Thank you for reading โ and Iโm so glad you enjoy my recipes!
Nagi, I have no words! Is this the best looking sandwich ever? I think so! Looks absolutely scrumptious!
Thanks Jessica! Youโre so โsweetโ!! ๐
I love that movie! Iโve been wanting to make those cubanos ever since I watched it.
These photos are making me hungry.
I KNOW! Same here. I got prompted to make them when I saw them on Hapa Nom Nom! ๐
Love a Cubano. I mean LOVE. Not sure thereโd be any left for freezing!
Make a quadruple batch. Where can we get them in Sydney??
Harpoon Harryโs, Surry Hills
Thanks for the tip Alberto! Thatโs a very Spanish name โ but you live in Sydney?? ๐
Iโm thinking now that the weather is starting to improve I need to plan a picnic ASAP because these cuban pork sandwiches would be perfect to pack. Cape Cod here I come. Imagine eating these on the beach as the waves lap up onto the sand and the grasses rustle in the breeze. Heaven. . .
Talk about putting me in the mood! Youโve totally painted a dream scene for me ๐ When I go camping, I often take sandwiches like this wrapped in foil them plonk them on hot coals for a minute just to warm them through. ๐
I watched that movie for last month and couldnโt stop thinking about how BADLY I wanted one of those sandwiches! These look ridiculously, almost obscenely delicious (and I mean that in the best possible way)!
I know, I know! I was jumping up and down when I found the recipe!!
Oh, Nagi โ I have really got to make these!
YES you do!! I know for sure you will approve ๐
I LOVE LOVE CUBANO sandwiches! My first experience was from a recipe that Bobby Flay had on EONS ago! Then I made them with burgers! It really wasnโt a cubano but it had the same weighted down warm bricks with the ooey gooey burgers wrapped in foil with cheese, pickles, onions and they turn out fabulous. I am on this recipe this week end! I hope all is well in Sydney!!
Lisa, it is raining it is pouringโฆโฆ in Portland
Bobby Flay made one?? I love Bobby Flay! I think he is so talented and I especially love his grilling series. Iโve watched them over and over! And you know what? I learnt the brick trick from him! I used bricks to weight down butterflied chickens to cook on the BBQ. Worked brilliantly!! ๐
I was drooling over your Cuban pork you posted earlier and I love the idea of making it into Cubanos โ mega yum! YOUR recipes and photography are an endless source of inspiration!
Thanks Jen! Are you back from holidays?? I remember seeing a โlast IGโ before you jumped on a plane!!
I love that light. ๐ Gorgeous sandwiches those are, the oozing cheese is fantastic. Iโm going to have to check out that movie, somehow I managed to miss it until now. (Do you know the (unrelated) BBC TV show from the 90s by the same name? I loved that! :)).
NO! I have to check it out!! Thanks for the compliments on the lighting. I was taught how to do that by a really talented photographer, someone who I think is one of the best food photographers in the whole entire world, even compared to Gourmet Traveller and Donna Hay photographersโฆ. ๐
My face is as red as a tomatoโฆ. ๐
My mouth is watering AS USUAL (when I visit your blog). I actually spent an hour or so yesterday clicking through your blog from the beginning and bookmarking recipes to try. The pork you posted and this sandwich are at the top of the list.
Thank you Marissa!! OOOOH, I made your cookies for my fam on Sunday! I was at my mumโs house so I didnโt snap pics, besides, they were inhaled so quickly I probably wouldnโt have had a chance to take pics!! They REALLY were crispy and soft! I was thrilled!
I never ate this cuban sandwich but it looks really so great! I am water mouthing when looking at the pictures. And I can almost feel the cheese melt in the mouth in the first bite.
Thanks Elaine!! Cuban sandwiches are awesome, awesome, awesome. My best memory of Florida!! ๐
Such a great movie! I had no idea that chef Roy Choi made all the food โ what a great piece of foodie trivia!
Nagi, your Cubanos look insanely delicious! You just blew mine out of the water ๐ I love that you used your fabulous Mojo Pork Roast to make this the real deal. Iโd stand in line all day for one of your sandwiches. Pinning veraciously!
Oh please, you get all the credit! I never would have thought to make these unless I saw it on your site.
ROY CHOI is a total rock star! As soon as I read that, I had to make the Mojo Pork asap!!