A Hearty Bite for The Heartiest of Dancers: Javier Torres’ Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Javier Torres’ Cuban Sandwich Recipe

After a demanding dance class, rehearsal or performance, nothing satisfies the stomach better than a quick and hearty meal! Sharing one of his own speedily scrumptious sandwich recipes is Premier Dancer of Northern Ballet and Cuban National Ballet, Javier Torres.

Prep Time: 2 mins

Cook Time: 8 mins Servings: 1 large sandwich NutritionInfo:756calories

Ingredients:

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 loaf of Cuban bread (substitute ciabatta bread) 4 slices Swiss or Red Leicester cheese

1 cup cooked pulled pork, heated

1 large dill pickle, sliced thinly lengthwise – can be substituted by tomato

2 tablespoons butter, or as needed 1 tablespoon of mayo

1 tablespoon of mustard

6 salami slices

1 small onion

1 spring onion

Directions:

1) Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat and mix the onions and spring onions, pepper and pulled pork. Heat for 3 mins.

2) Trim off ends of bread if needed. Evenly split bread to make the top and bottom of a sandwich. Spread mayo & mustard over each half on both sides generously.

3) On the bottom half of the bread place 2 slices of cheese, half of the cooked pork, half of the pickle slices or tomatoes, 3 slices of salami. On the top half of the sandwich, place the other half of the ingredients following the same order and then put the sandwich together!

4) With the remaining butter in the heavy skillet, place the sandwich on the skillet and press down with a heavy weight (such as another skillet or foil-wrapped bricks). Toast sandwiches until bread is crisp, filling is heated through and the cheese starts to melt (roughly 3-4 minutes per side).

ENJOY!