Name: The Cuban Sandwich That Reigns Supreme in Miami | Legendary Eats
Uploaded: 2020-11-24T18:26:06.000Z
Duration: 6 min 21 s
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paired with sweet ham brined for seven days

topped with two slices of Swiss cheese and pickles

brushed with lard and pressed until warm and crisp.

that made the Cuban sandwich a legend in Miami.

Ham and cheese is one of those classic combinations.

of meat and protein defines their go-to sandwich.

then you are meeting us at Sanguich de Miami.

Rosa Romero: For Cubans, we can make anywhere,

Daniel and Rosa spend the most time preparing the meat.

they prepare ham and roasted pork called lechón.

one of the most tender parts of the pork.

One gets cured and the other one gets marinated,

is really the only difference between the two.

Taryn: The curing process starts like this.

and injected with a salt and water solution

building flavor by soaking up that brine.

Whereas the lechón marinates for one to two days

Rosa: You end up with this beautiful crust on the outside.

when you pair it up particularly with the ham,

Taryn: What may be as important as the meat

A Cuban sandwich simply wouldn't be the same

is what the tortilla is to Mexicans, right?

Taryn: But what makes this bread different

Rosa: There's a lot of people who may make Cuban bread,

For us, it was really important to be authentic

'cause it truly does make a huge difference

Taryn: And while other spots may opt for yellow mustard,

And if customers catch themselves craving mayo...

that I'll be happy to put it on the side,

of ruining the Cuban sandwich with mayonnaise.

Customer: I love the Cuban sandwich because

There's something about that combination of flavors

that's really layered that hits home for me.

Daniel Figueredo: It's the way you really

Most people put mustard and pickles together,

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