Might 25, 2025 · 7:31 pm
Right here’s a weblog near my coronary heart and even nearer to my abdomen! 🙂 I used to be raised on these having lived in Key West, Miami & Orlando, all of which have a robust Cuban presence, traditions & Cuban house cooked eating places.
A Cuban sandwich (also called a Cuban Combine & Cuban Pressed) is a variation of a ham and cheese initially created in cafes catering to Cuban employees in Cuba and by Cuban immigrant communities of Florida. At the moment, journey between Cuba and Florida was straightforward, and Cubans ceaselessly sailed backwards and forwards for employment, pleasure, and household visits. Due to this fixed and largely undocumented motion of individuals their tradition and concepts thrived & flourished.
Whereas there’s some debate as to the contents of a “true” Cuban sandwich, most are typically agreed upon. The normal Cuban sandwich begins with Cuban bread. The loaf is sliced into lengths of 8-12 inches (20–30 cm), frivolously buttered, or brushed with olive oil on the crust, and lower in half horizontally. A coat of yellow mustard is unfold on the bread. Then roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese, and thinly sliced dill pickles are added in layers. Now, don’t confuse the normal Cuban Sandwich with its red-headed step-cousin the one served on a sweeter bread known as ‘pan de Media Noche’ and easily generally known as a Midnight Sandwich.
You could find this Cuban conventional sandwich at any Cuban restaurant alongside your complete Keys however I’ll information you to 2 of them specifically. The primary is 5 Brothers with areas on Massive Pine Key & Key West after which Sandy’s Cafe on White Avenue in Key West as pictured under claiming to be the house of the ‘Authentic Cuban Sandwich’ which is extensively disputed… however I’ll depart that to you authorized sorts to combat it out in court docket! Bon Appetit!
