Authentic Cuban Sandwich

The Cuban Sandwich is a favorite
of the Hispanic community in Miami.
Known also as Media Noche (“midnight”),
it is a satisfying fortifier in the wee hours,
after an evening of dancing and music.
It also makes a satisfying hearty supper.

Ingredients:
1 Cuban * or submarine roll
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 ounce thinly sliced roast pork
1 slice Swiss cheese
1 ounce thinly sliced ham
1 pickle (dill or bread & butter), sliced

Directions:
For each sandwich, split roll in half lengthwise;
spread roll halves with mustard.
Layer sandwich with roast pork,
Swiss cheese and ham; add sliced pickles and close sandwich.
Lightly butter outside surface of roll
and grill on a hot griddle until
lightly toasted and cheese is melted.
Or place buttered sandwich
on baking pan in 400 degrees F. oven
for 8-10 minutes, until lightly toasted.