Puerta Sagua’s Real Cuban Sandwich

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 16

Puerta Sagua's Real Cuban Sandwich recipe

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 tablespoon unsalted butter , softened ( plus more for the pan )
	1 cuban baguette or ( 12 inch ) soft hoagie rolls
	1 tablespoon yellow mustard
	2 1/2 slices ham or 3 ounces sliced ham
	2 2 slices pressed pork or 2 -3 ounces pressed pork
	2 1/2 slices swiss cheese or 2 ounces swiss cheese
	3 dill pickle slices

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

730

Sugar

Fat

44g

Puerta Sagua's Real Cuban sandwich is a classic Cuban recipe that has been popular for generations. It originated in Miami and quickly became a staple in Cuban-American cuisine. The sandwich is made with ham, pork, swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and dill pickles, all served on Cuban bread, which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's a hearty and filling meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner with a side of plantain chips or yuca fries.

Instructions

1.	Cut the bread horizontally in half.
2.	Spread butter on both halves of the bread.
3.	Spread mustard on the top half of the bread.
4.	Put ham, pork, and cheese on the bottom half of the bread.
5.	Add dill pickle slices.
6.	Close the sandwich and press it firmly with a sandwich press or use a cast iron skillet.
7.	Grill the sandwich until the bread is crispy and cheese is melted.

PROS

Puerta Sagua’s Real Cuban sandwich is a delicious and filling meal.

The combination of ham, pork, cheese, and dill pickles create a perfect balance of flavors.

It’s easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

The sandwich is high in calories and fat, which makes it less suitable for people on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

It’s also not recommended for people with high blood pressure due to the high sodium content from the ham and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and fat content, the sandwich has some health benefits when consumed in moderation.
The pork in the sandwich is a good source of protein that helps build and repair muscles, while the dill pickles have anti-inflammatory properties that aid in digestion and boost the immune system.