Ultimate Cuban Sandwich: Garlicky Rolls Loaded with Pulled Pork and Swiss
By Isabella Quinn
The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich brings bold Cuban flavors into a chop-friendly sub that's perfect for casual dining or entertaining. With crispy, garlicky rolls and a hearty filling of tender pulled pork, salty ham, crunchy pickles, and gooey Swiss cheese, this sandwich is designed for maximum flavor with every bite. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, it's a savory, satisfying choice that leaves no one hungry.
Ingredients
- •4 count submarine rolls (about 6–10" each, partially sliced lengthwise)
- •0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- •1 tablespoon minced garlic
- •1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- •1 pinch kosher salt
- •4 cups precooked pulled pork
- •8 slices thinly sliced ham
- •4 count dill pickles (halved lengthwise)
- •8 slices Swiss cheese
- •yellow mustard (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to the broil setting on low.
- 2
Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- 3
Arrange the rolls, cut-side up, on the pan.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
- 5
Generously brush the buttery mixture over the exposed insides of each roll.
- 6
Slide the tray under the broiler for a couple of minutes until the bread edges turn golden; watch closely so they don’t burn.
- 7
On a large cutting board, combine the pulled pork, ham slices, halved pickles, and Swiss.
- 8
Using a large, sharp knife, chop everything finely until the mixture becomes a uniform, hearty mash.
- 9
Stir in yellow mustard to taste and scrape the filling into a bowl.
- 10
You should end up with roughly four cups of combined filling.
- 11
Pile about one cup of the chopped mixture into each toasted roll, press lightly so it holds together, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
848
