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TURKEY CUBANO



Turkey Cubano image

Two heated baking pans topped by a cast-iron skillet stand in for a sandwich press in this easy Cubano recipe. It also substitutes sliced turkey for the usual roast pork, but retains the melted cheese, sliced ham and slivers of pickle that makes the traditional sandwich so incredibly compelling. Deli ham is the go-to choice here, but prosciutto gives a deeper, saltier flavor; use whichever you like.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Hot sauce or mustard, to taste
2 (12-inch) soft hero rolls or semolina loaves, split in half horizontally
3 to 4 ounces cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
8 slices deli ham or prosciutto
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers or other pickled hot peppers (optional)
1 large dill pickle, sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and another rack directly below it. Place a rimmed baking sheet on each rack. Once the pans are inside, heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise and stir in hot sauce or mustard to taste - it should have a kick. Spread mayonnaise mixture inside the rolls, coating both the top and bottom halves. Layer rolls with turkey, ham, cheese, pepperoncini (if using) and pickle slices.
  • Using your hands, press the sandwiches down and make sure nothing slides out. (If it does, poke it back in.) Then, use a brush to butter the top and bottom halves of the rolls.
  • Remove a hot baking sheet from the oven and place the sandwiches on top. Layer the other hot baking sheet on top of the sandwiches. Place a small pot cast-iron skillet or other heavy heatproof item on top of that second hot baking sheet to create a press.
  • Carefully return to oven and bake until sandwiches are warm, toasted and golden brown and the cheese is melted, 8 to 13 minutes. (You'll have to lift off the second pan to check on the sandwiches.) Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

GRILLED CUBANO: TURKEY, PORK AND SWISS WITH MUSTARD AND PICKLES



Grilled Cubano: Turkey, Pork and Swiss with Mustard and Pickles image

Provided by Ira Freehof

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Mustard     Pork     Poultry     turkey     Back to School     Lunch     Grill/Barbecue     Swiss Cheese     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 hard roll
1 tablespoon mustard
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 ounces roast pork, sliced
2 ounces turkey breast (about 2 slices)
1 dill pickle, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Cut roll.
  • 2. Spread mustard on top of roll.
  • 3. Place two slices of cheese onto each side of roll.
  • 4. Stack cheese, pork, turkey, and pickle onto bottom of roll.
  • 5. Close sandwich.
  • 6. Melt a tablespoon of butter in pan.
  • 7. Press down on sandwich and grill over moderate heat for approximately 3-4 minutes on both sides, pressing down firmly from time to time.

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