After having lived in FL for 17 years before moving to NC, I came to adore Cuban Sandwiches. I sorely miss them and not having them available to buy. I have a wonderful recipe from an authentic cookbook and make my own, even when we lived in FL. I make them here whenever we have friends coming from FL and they bring me Cuban bread. I use deli meats of roast pork, ham, salami, swiss cheese, slice the pickles exactly the same as you did, yellow mustard and mayo. I bake them in the oven on a baking sheet with another on top and then place 2 large paver bricks wrapped in aluminum foil on top. This compresses the sandwiches perfectly, just like the ones in the restaurants in FL. I need to try your recipe for Cuban bread. It is such a unique bread and a Cuban sandwich is not the same unless it is on Cuban bread. Sandy, try making the bread with lard—it does make a difference, but I hate to call for it as so many people seem unable to find it in the grocery store... - PJH

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