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Pork Cutlet Cuban Sandwich

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on October 27, 2015

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Pork Cutlet Cuban Sandwich

Ingredients

4 (3-ounce) boneless pork cutlets, ¼ inch thick, trimmedSalt and pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ¾ cup orange juice ½ cup dill pickle chips, patted dry and chopped2 tablespoons yellow mustard 4 kaiser rolls, split4 thin slices deli Black Forest ham 8 thin slices deli Swiss cheese, folded in half1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat cutlets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook cutlets until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
  2. Add orange juice to now-empty skillet, bring to simmer over mediumhigh heat, and cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Off heat, whisk in pickles and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place roll bottoms and tops, cut side up, on prepared sheet. Lay 1 slice ham and 1 slice cheese on each roll bottom. Lay 1 slice cheese on each roll top. Bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Place 1 cutlet on each roll bottom and divide mustard mixture among sandwiches. Top with cilantro leaves, cover with roll tops, and press to secure. Serve.
Pork Cutlet Cuban Sandwich

Pork Cutlet Cuban Sandwich

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 (3-ounce) boneless pork cutlets, ¼ inch thick, trimmed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup dill pickle chips, patted dry and chopped
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 thin slices deli Black Forest ham
8 thin slices deli Swiss cheese, folded in half
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Ingredients

4 (3-ounce) boneless pork cutlets, ¼ inch thick, trimmed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup dill pickle chips, patted dry and chopped
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 thin slices deli Black Forest ham
8 thin slices deli Swiss cheese, folded in half
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Ingredients

4 (3-ounce) boneless pork cutlets, ¼ inch thick, trimmed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup dill pickle chips, patted dry and chopped
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 thin slices deli Black Forest ham
8 thin slices deli Swiss cheese, folded in half
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Why This Recipe Works

For a twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, we start by browning a pork cutlet. Then we top it with ham, melted Swiss cheese, pickles, and a tangy orange-mustard sauce.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat cutlets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook cutlets until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
  2. Add orange juice to now-empty skillet, bring to simmer over mediumhigh heat, and cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Off heat, whisk in pickles and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place roll bottoms and tops, cut side up, on prepared sheet. Lay 1 slice ham and 1 slice cheese on each roll bottom. Lay 1 slice cheese on each roll top. Bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Place 1 cutlet on each roll bottom and divide mustard mixture among sandwiches. Top with cilantro leaves, cover with roll tops, and press to secure. Serve.

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