Cuban Sandwich Recipe:

Slice the bread horizontally (lengthwise) to open.  Spread a thin layer of mustard on top and bottom halves of bread.  Arrange ham, pork, pickle slices, and Swiss cheese evenly over the bread.  Cover the sandwiches with the top halves of the bread.  Cut into 4 sandwiches.

When ready to cook you Cuban Sandwich, spray your press (of choice( with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Sandwich Press:  Grill sandwiches in a hot buttered sandwich press until flat, bread is browned, and cheese has melted.  Remove from heat; cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.

Waffle Iron: Turn over metal plates to the flat surface.  Place sandwich in hot buttered waffle iron, close cover, and grill for 3 minutes on each side.

Griddle or Frying Pan:  Place sandwich on a hot griddle or frying pan, and position a heavy iron skillet or bacon press on top of the sandwich.  Flatten the sandwich to about 1/4 of it original size.  Grill the sandwich for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

George Forman Grill:  May also be used.

Optional:  If you do not have a press, you can place the sandwich in a hot skillet on the stove, and then press the sandwich down with another frying pan.  Some people use a brick wrapped in tin foil when nothing else is available.

When finished, your Cuban sandwich should be flattened down to less than half the original size.  

Slice the sandwich diagonally across the middle, so that you have two triangle-shaped wedges.

Makes 4 servings.