A well-executed Cuban sandwich is about precision. There’s just so much that can go wrong. The bread needs to be thin, substantive enough to keep the sandwich together, but still have plenty of give. The classic Cuban — which hails not from Cuba but from Cuban immigrants in South Florida — includes two types of pork: ham and mojo-roasted. If the roasted pork is under-braised or fatty, you’re in for some unpleasant gnawing. Layer either protein on too thick, and you’re battling a mouthful of salt. But fear not. The folks at Soy Cubano have got this. Their beautiful Cuban comes sliced neatly into textbook triangles. Sink into the thin toasted roll first, followed by the tender salty ham. Next, take in the juicy umami of roasted pork, before confronting the pleasant crunch of a thin-cut pickle. Finally, let the acid elements take over — the sharp tang of bright-yellow mustard, a bubbly blanket of nutty Swiss, the sour brine of pickle juice. Then do it all again. Most Cuban sandwiches just can’t pull it all off at once. An exquisite one like this is a find.
Best Cuban Sandwich
