Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich with Fried Plantains

The Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich is a favorite in Cuba. For traditional sandwiches, the pork is slow roasted in Cuban spices, giving it a garlic/citrus smell. Unlike most American sandwiches, Cubans do not normally eat tomatoes or lettuce on their sandwiches and many do not include mayonnaise, although this recipe does. The sweet rolls of the Medianoche makes it a favorite nighttime snack, hence the name. For this recipe, you will need four sweet bread rolls, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, one pound of thinly sliced cooked ham, one pound of thinly sliced fully cooked pork, one pound of sliced Swiss cheese, … Continue reading