Ah the sandwich, for me it’s like chocolate to a chubby girl.  Especially this delight made with love and lard, The Cuban. It’s got everything; meat, cheese, greens and of course some crisp bread. I’m a big fan of...

the roast pork, so when I have a leftovers, I always make a Cuban sandwich.  Now I’m a patriot and I wouldn’t give the French credit for the masterminding of the French fry but in the case of the Cuban, I’d let it slide. Made for Cuban factory workers in the early part of the century, this here sandwich has got working man roots.
There are variations of course and those reasons are obvious because some of the items are just not made here. For example the bread of this sandwich is traditionally called Cuban bread and is made with lard, which they don’t make in these parts. In Tampa FL. they add Genoa salami so work with what you got or make it yours.  So I’ll give you my take on this sandwich and you can further experiment.

Somewhat Cuban Sandwich
Roast pork sliced thin
Ham of the good quality
Ciabatta bread or any crusty bread, or go ahead and throw it some white bread and make it like a grilled cheese if you want.
Mustard, I like spicy or dijon
Mild Swiss for the traditional or jalapeño jack for my version
Dill pickle slices
Optional (What I throw on it)
Roasted red peppers
Onion
Lettuce
Tomato

Ok, what I do first is fire up the grill, find a rock or brick and wrap with foil or if you’re your high class you can use a bacon press.  Now just pile everything on making sure to put cheese on both bread sides and toss it on the grill with the foil wrapped brick on top of it.  Grill on both sides until the cheese has melted. Eat!