Cuban sandwich

Cuban Sandwich

A Cuban sandwich (pronunciation: /ˈkjuːbən ˈsændwɪtʃ/) is a popular lunch item that originated in cafes catering to Cuban workers in the early Cuban immigrant communities of Florida.

Etymology

The exact origin of the Cuban sandwich is somewhat murky. The sandwich became a common lunch food for workers in both the cigar factories and sugar mills of Cuba (especially in Havana) and the cigar factories of Key West by the 1860s. Historians believe the sandwich was then later brought to Miami, where it increased in popularity.

Ingredients

A traditional Cuban sandwich is made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread.

Ham

Ham (pronunciation: /hæm/) is a cut of meat from the thigh of the hind leg of certain animals, especially a pig.

Roasted Pork

Roasted pork (pronunciation: /ˈroʊstɪd pɔːrk/) is a method of cooking pork where the meat is cooked slowly over low, indirect heat, causing it to become tender.

Swiss Cheese

Swiss cheese (pronunciation: /swɪs tʃiːz/) is a type of cheese that originated in Switzerland. It is known for its distinctive holes or "eyes".

Pickles

Pickles (pronunciation: /ˈpɪkəlz/) are cucumbers that have been soaked in a solution of vinegar, salt, and other seasonings, and then fermented.

Mustard

Mustard (pronunciation: /ˈmʌstərd/) is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant.

Salami

Salami (pronunciation: /səˈlɑːmi/) is a type of cured sausage consisting of fermented and air-dried meat.

Cuban Bread

Cuban bread (pronunciation: /ˈkjuːbən bred/) is a fairly simple white bread, similar to French bread and Italian bread, but has a slightly different baking method and ingredient list.

Related Terms

• Sandwich
• Cuisine of Cuba
• Cuban cuisine in Florida
• Cuban bread
• Cuban espresso

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cuban sandwich
• Wikipedia's article - Cuban sandwich

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