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Cuban Panini

The humble Cuban sandwich has found its way into high-end restaurants, like this version, by chef Tom Valenti of West Branch and Ouest in NYC.
Martha Stewart Living, April 2009
  • Yield Makes 6
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Ingredients

  • 6 ciabatta loaves (6 inches each)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 18 thin slices provolone cheese
  • Chili-Rubbed Pork
  • 8 peperoncini, thinly sliced
  • 12 thin slices Black Forest ham (or use leftover ham)
  • 2 cups bread-and-butter-pickle slices

Directions

  1. Slice crusts off top and bottom of each ciabatta loaf, leaving the sides. Cut loaves in half horizontally. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and mustard on bread. Layer half of 1 loaf with a slice of cheese, a thin layer of pork, a layer of peperoncini, a second slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, a layer of pickles, and a third slice of cheese. Top with remaining half of loaf, spread side down. Repeat.

  2. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place panini in pan. Place a heavy pan on top, pressing down, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip, pressing down, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes more. Halve sandwiches; serve immediately.

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