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Cuban Sandwich

Hey grill masters, let’s kick off the holidays right with an epic Grilled Cuban Sandwich recipe and a chance to…

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In the meantime, let’s talk about this grilled sandwich. We’ll roast our holiday ham and layer it with leftover pulled pork, Swiss cheese, crispy pickles, and tangy mustard. Then, the whole thing gets toasted to perfection on the grill in a cast iron pan. This is the ultimate pork sandwich, and it’s gonna be one of your favorite food memories of the holiday season.

Why You’ll Love This Cuban Sandwich

While it’s not a traditional Cuban sandwich, I promise it’s a fun twist. Get ready for the ultimate toasty pork and melted cheese sandwich, which is undoubtedly so freakin’ delicious. What I really love is the versatility! Swap types of pork based on what you’ve got – a little honey ham, pork shoulder, or even a pork roast. Whatever you layer between that pressed, crispy bread with its golden sear, you can’t go wrong. It’s a perfectly satisfying sandwich for any hearty meal lover.

The Grilled Cuban Sandwich is a work of art - made with simple, fresh ingredients.

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Ingredients Round-Up for the Cuban Sandwich

The ingredients for the grilled Cuban sandwich recipe couldn’t be any more straightforward. You’ll want to head on over to your local grocery store and pick up these tasty ingredients.

For the Best Ham – On your Compart Duroc Ham, you’ll rub on some canola oil and your favorite BBQ rub. If you’re looking for some inspiration for the seasonings, check out my killer spices!

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Cuban Sandwich – You’ll need some leftover pulled pork, Swiss cheese slices, dill pickle chips, yellow mustard, canola oil, and Cuban bread or buns.

How to Make the Grilled Cuban Sandwich

Prep the Ham

To kick things off, start with the Compart Duroc Ham, rubbing it down generously with your favorite BBQ rub. Check out my Big Bad BBQ Ale Seasoning or Maple Bourbon Rub if you need some ideas!

Next, fire up a rotisserie over medium heat, aiming for around 325F for indirect cooking. Once you’re set, skewer that ham and let it cook for about an hour, give or take, depending on its size (you’ll want to aim for an internal temperature of 145F). If you’re craving an extra hit of flavor, go ahead and add a bit more seasoning as it cooks.

Once it’s hit the proper internal temp (145F), then remove the ham from the rotisserie. Let it rest for 2o minutes before slicing. You can serve the ham by itself from here, but we’re going to continue on and make the Grilled Cuban Sandwich!

The Compart Duroc Ham seasoned with your favorite BBQ rub cooks on the rotisserie over the fire.

Build the Sandwich

Now, for the Cuban sandwich assembly! Grab your Cuban bread or buns. If you can’t find the real deal, Italian or French bread works great, too. Then, load it up with the essentials: a hearty layer of Swiss cheese slices, a few slices of that warm ham, a handful of pulled pork, drizzle of yellow mustard, and then lay down the dill pickles. Stack ‘em high, and get ready to press!

The Compart Duroc Ham is roasted on the grill and then sliced. It is then layered onto the bread along with Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.

Grill It Up

Get the grill to about 300F. Place your sandwich on the grates and then grab a cast iron skillet (or similar) and press down hard with the heavy skillet or even a foil-wrapped brick. Grill each side for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts and that bread turns golden brown and crispy.

Then pull the grilled cuban sandwiches off, slice it in half, and get ready to chow down on the best Cuban sandwich recipe made with your favorite holiday ham.

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The sandwiches are pressed over the grill for that perfect toasty bite.

What to Serve with the Grilled Cuban Sandwich

Round out this epic sandwich with some crispy French fries, sweet potato tots, or a fresh side salad if you’re feeling a bit healthier. And for an extra hit of flavor, add a tangy mojo pork marinade for dipping. These sides bring the perfect balance to go with your pressed sandwich.

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Leftovers & Reheating Instructions

To bring that Cuban sandwich back to life on the grill the next day, start by keeping the meats, cheese, and pickles separate from the bread when storing in the fridge. Wrap the meats in aluminum foil and place them in an airtight container.

When you’re set to reheat, fire up the grill to medium heat, around 350F. Warm the ham and pulled pork inside the aluminum foil so that it’s not stone cold when you re-assemble your sandwiches. After the meat is nice and warm, layer it onto the fresh bread and follow the steps above, using the cast iron pan.

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FAQs

Where can I get Compart Duroc Ham?

You can score Compart Duroc Ham at select spots across the country and straight from their online store, shipped right to your door. Around the holidays, you’ll find it at specialty meat shops, and you might even see it on Instacart for delivery in some areas. Hit up your local butcher or grab it online to bring that next-level ham to your table.

Can I use other meats?

Absolutely! This sandwich easily adapts to your preferences. Try pork tenderloin, black forest ham, or even genoa salami if you’re feeling adventurous. Mix it up based on what you have or what you’re craving.

What other breads can I use?

If you can’t find authentic Cuban bread or buns, Italian bread, French bread, or even soft white bread can work too. Look for something soft but sturdy to hold up to pressing and grilling.

What’s the history of the Cuban Sandwich?

Authentic Cubano sandwiches started in Cuba as an easy, tasty meal for workers and really took off in South Florida, especially in Miami and Tampa. The best Cuban sandwiches are loaded with the tastiest roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on that classic Cuban bread. Tampa Cubans even throw in some Genoa salami for a unique twist.

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Grilled Cuban Sandwich

Get ready for an epic Grilled Cuban Sandwich with two kinds of pork!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, cuban

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings people

Calories 5334kcal

Author Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Ham:

1 Compart Duroc Ham
3 tbsp BBQ Rub
Canola Oil as needed

Cuban Sandwich:

2 cups leftover Pulled Pork
8-10 Swiss Cheese Slices
Dill Pickle Chips as needed
Yellow Mustard as needed
Canola Oil as needed
Cuban Bread or Buns

Instructions

Ham:

Preheat a rotisserie to 325F cooking indirectly.
Skewer the ham onto the rotisserie and place on the grill to cook for about 1-1.5 hours or about 20 minutes per pound. Add more seasoning as needed.
When the ham has reached 145F internal, pull off and let rest for 20 minutes. Then slice up and keep warm.

Cuban Sandwich:

Add to your Swiss cheese, sliced ham, pulled pork, yellow mustard and dill pickles. Repeat until you have built all your sandwiches.
Preheat a grill to a medium low heat (around 300F) and grab a heavy cast iron skillet (or similar).
Add the sandwich to the grill and use the skillet to press down hard to sear the bread. I put a piece of foil between the sandwich and the skillet to prevent sticking.
Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy. Pull off once done.
Serve and enjoy!

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Ingredients

For the katsu sauce:

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cup ketchup

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cup Worcestershire sauce

teaspoons oyster sauce

granulated white sugar

teaspoons mirin

teaspoons soy sauce

For the green beans:

pounds green beans, trimmed

tablespoon olive oil

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teaspoon Kosher salt

For the ham steaks:

canola oil

8-ounce Smithfield Boneless Ham Steaks

Kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

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cup all-purpose flour

eggs, beaten

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panko bread crumbs

For the katsu sauce:

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cup ketchup

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cup Worcestershire sauce

teaspoons oyster sauce

granulated white sugar

teaspoons mirin

teaspoons soy sauce

For the green beans:

pounds green beans, trimmed

tablespoon olive oil

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teaspoon Kosher salt

For the ham steaks:

canola oil

8-ounce Smithfield Boneless Ham Steaks

Kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

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cup all-purpose flour

eggs, beaten

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panko bread crumbs

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These Muffaletta Roll Ups are the best way to enjoy your favorite sandwich outside of NOLA! They’re the perfect meal-prep recipe on a budget.

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Any time I can meal-prep lunches for the week, I’m all in! These Muffaletta Roll Ups are a fun twist on the classic New Orleans sandwich. They’re filled with all the traditional flavors of a muffaletta thanks to the layers of Italian salami, ham, cheeses (provolone AND mozzarella!), and a tangy homemade olive salad. But instead of using a loaf of bread, I wrap everything up in pizza dough and bake it until golden brown and crispy! These roll ups are perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or your next game day spread.

A slice of muffaletta roll up on a plate

While teaching at the Canadian Food & Wine Institute at Niagara College, I volunteered to help with one of their Project Brew events, where the brewery students share their final projects (mmm, craft beer!) with the student body and the public. The class chooses a theme, and the culinary students help cater the event. I was thrilled to learn they had chosen “Brew Orleans” (ha, ha), so I had to bring my A-game regarding New Orleans-themed food.

My students and I chose to make muffaletta roll ups and vegan red beans and rice. The roll ups we made were completely vegan, but for Budget Bytes, I’ll walk you through something a bit more classic for the omnivores out there. However, it’s worth noting you can make this recipe entirely vegan—just find the plant-based meat and cheese substitutes you love the most and skip the egg wash! At home, I usually make one with classic cheese and deli meats for my husband, and then I make a plant-based version for myself. We eat them all week for lunch!

What is a Muffaletta Roll Up?

Muffaletta (or muffuletta) is a wide, round Sicilian bread topped with sesame seeds and a soft texture similar to focaccia or ciabatta. Muffaletta is also a well-loved and popular sandwich made famous in New Orleans. It’s believed the first muffaletta sandwich was created by Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo, owner of Central Grocery in New Orleans, in 1906. The sandwich is traditionally made with Italian cold cuts, cheese, and a special olive salad that gives it its signature flavor.

The bread is almost as important (if not more so, depending on who you speak to!) than the filling. However, finding authentic muffaletta bread outside of NOLA is tricky. So, for this recipe, I wrap the sandwich filling in pre-made pizza dough and bake it for a delicious take on the classic. It’s like a cross between a stromboli, a sandwich, and muffaletta pinwheels!

Here’s what you’ll need to make these muffaletta roll ups:

Green Olives: Olives are the base ingredient for the muffaletta salad, which is truly the star of this recipe! The salad is similar to an olive tapenade. I like green olives for their mild flavor, but you can use any type you prefer. (I found jalapeño stuffed olives, so I opted for those!)
Italian Giardiniera Mix: This mixture of pickled vegetables adds a refreshing crunch and tang to the olive salad. You can find giardiniera mix in the pickle aisle at your local grocery store.
Dried Italian Herbs: Infuses the salad with classic Italian flavors.
Garlic: Adds a delicious kick of flavor that only gets better as it marinates with the other ingredients.
Italian Salami & Thin Cut Ham: These are two of the classic deli meats you’ll find included in a traditional muffaletta sandwich. You can also add other meats or use your favorite veggie/vegan alternative.
Provolone & Mozzarella Cheese: A must-have for any muffaletta recipe! These cheeses melt beautifully and help the roll ups hold together.
Flour: To roll out the pizza dough, if needed.
Pre-Made Pizza Dough: If you can’t find pre-made balls of pizza dough at your grocery store, check the freezer section and ask the bakery staff, too! I have successfully made calzones and pizza with the Pillsbury Dough Pizza Crust in a can, but I haven’t tried it with these muffaletta roll ups yet. You may need to rely on the optional extra flour to roll it out if you try the Pillsbury kind, as I found it to be sticky to work with.
Egg: Gives the roll a beautiful, golden brown finish.
Sesame Seeds: Traditional muffalettas are made with bread that’s topped with sesame seeds. Sprinkling some on your roll ups helps to replicate that classic look and taste.

Tips and Suggestions

Use thin-cut meats and cheeses as they roll up better and won’t make your roll ups too bulky.
Muffaletta salad always tastes better when it has had time to marinate! Make the olive salad the day before and let it sit in the fridge overnight for maximum flavor.
Use pitted or stuffed green olives (I used jalapeno-stuffed olives for an extra kick) so you don’t have to worry about removing the pit before chopping.
Muffalettas are usually left to ‘rest’ before eating so the olive salad juices can soak into the bread. That won’t work for these roll ups, as the added moisture will create lots of steam and make them soggy. I recommend straining the olive salad well before adding it to the pizza dough!

Storage Instructions

Store your roll ups in the fridge for up to 5 days. They’re delicious, hot or cold, as leftovers! You can also try freezing them for up to 3 months by wrapping them in foil or plastic wrap and placing them in an airtight container. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying. Just note that the salad and meat may become watery after thawing.

Our founder, Beth, lived in NOLA for a while. She has some awesome recipes for classics like slow cooker jambalaya and Louisiana-style Red Beans and Rice here on the blog. Check them out! I think you’ll love my Shrimp Po’Boys recipe, too! (Spoiler alert: YUM!)

Hands holding a slice of muffaletta roll up

Muffaletta Roll Ups

These Muffaletta Roll Ups are the best way to enjoy your favorite sandwich outside of NOLA! They're the perfect meal-prep recipe on a budget.

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Total Cost ($14.14 recipe / $2.02 serving)

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings (one 2 inch thick slice per serving)

Calories 593kcal

Author Jess – Budget Bytes