Authentic Cuban bread is difficult to find in our area, so we’ve prepared these Cuban Sliders which are traditionally served with sweet bread. This variation of the classic Cuban sandwich is called Medianoche, or midnight, which is when these small sandwiches are usually eaten after a night of dancing. These sandwiches were an absolute hit at our Cuban Theme Party (post coming Sept 21) –it’s a good thing I made plenty!
The Roast Pork really makes this sandwich sing, so you won’t want to leave it out. I started the pork to roast (low and slow) in the oven about midday (about 2 to 4 hours at 325°F — or until fork tender) so that it was hot and ready to shred later that afternoon just as I prepared the sandwiches for the party. Then all that’s left is a quick trip into the oven to melt the cheese and this recipe produces a hot sandwich perfect for any tapas menu.
recipe adapted from Taste of Cuba
Medianoche Cuban Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 (24-ct) package Hawaiian dinner rolls
- Dijon mustard
- 1 (8 oz) package Swiss Cheese
- 1 (8-oz) package hard salami
- 1 (16 oz) package sliced deli ham
- 2- lbs (32 oz) boneless roasted pork shoulder, shredded
- 48 pickle slices , bread and butter
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 325°F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13" pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- Cut the rolls in half horizontally removing the tops and placing the bottoms in the baking pan.
- Spread Dijon mustard over the bottom layer of buns.
- Next add an even layer of cheese across all the buns.
- On top of the cheese, add a layer of salami.
- Next add a layer of ham.
- Now add the shredded pork in an even layer across all the buns.
- Add 2 pickles per sandwich roll and top with the other half of the bun.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the sandwiches have steamed through. Remove from the oven. Cut the sandwiches apart and serve hot.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy, and is sourced from the USDA Food Database.
To see all the recipes from our Cuban Theme Party, please visit the following links:
- Mojitos and Cigars: A Cuban Themed party
- Classic mojito
- Empanadas
- Green Plantain Chips
- Plantain Chips with Mojo Vinaigrette
great for game day
Served these for football apps and they were great.
Thanks, Colby! So glad you enjoyed them.
Served these as sliders and they were gobbled up in no time
Thanks. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Good sandwich to use up some leftover roasted pork. family loved it.
Thanks Albertha – so glad you all liked it!
perfect. the meat was so tender
A nice play on tradition.
Absolutely delicious.
So tasty with the pulled pork. That’s really the secret
So tasty, we loved these for our party last night. thanks for recipe!
Thanks for stopping back in to let us know! I’m so glad you enjoyed them
Tasty little sliders that our guests totally enjoyed!
Excellent sandwiches perfect for pot luck cook out this past weekend.
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Awesome post.
These were great for poker night with my friends.
Hi Domenic – yes, very tasty indeed and easy to eat while playing cards!
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Thanks, Shelly.
Just wish to say your Cuban Party theme is just what I was looking for. Thanks a million for all the great ideas.
Thank you! It was so much fun.
Finn and I made these sandwiches. They were amazing.
Thanks, Aleida.
Love it
thanks
These look so tasty
They are SO tasty! Pop back in if you try them!