Puerta Sagua's Real Cuban Sandwich

This is an authentic recipe from Puerto Sagua, a family-owned Cuban diner in Miami.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 sandwich

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter, softened (plus more for the pan)
• 1 (12 inch)  cuban baguette or 1 (12 inch)  soft  hoagie rolls
• 1  tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 1⁄2 slices ham or 3  ounces  sliced ham
• 2  slices  roast pork or 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

Directions

1. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter.
2. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Spread 1 T. butter evenly on one half of the bread and the mustard on the other. Layer the ham, roast pork, cheese and pickles on the bottom half; close with the top.
3. Place the sandwich in the skillet and press down with your hands, a spatula or another skillet; cook for about 30 seconds, flip and cook on the other side until golden and the cheese is melted. Slice in half.