Vegan Cuban Sandwich
Vegan Ham, Roasted Jackfruit, Cheese, Mustard, Pickles all on a roll, make for a delicious Vegan Cuban Sandwich!
I’ve had my fair share of Cuban Sandwiches (aka Cubano) from Porto’s here in Burbank. I know that there’s some variations in Florida and elsewhere. But today I’m making one like I used to get many years ago!
Ingredients for a Vegan Cuban Sandwich
Vegan ham
For the Ham, I’m using my recipe for Vegan Deli Ham. You can totally use your favorite store bought Vegan Ham as well!
Roasted Jackfruit
In addition to Ham, Cuban Sandwiches typically have Roasted Pork as well. Instead, I’ll be using Jackfruit! We’ll make a quick and easy Mojo Style Marinade for the Jackfruit too!
the Bread
Cuban Sandwiches usually have Cuban Bread, but this is typically made with lard. You can make your own Vegan Cuban Bread from scratch, but I’m opting for a quicker option, so I’m using a French Roll. Just stay away from a Baguette as it’ll be too chewy and tough.
cheese, Pickles and Mustard
I’ll also be using some Vegan Provolone (I like Follow Your Heart) and some Yellow Mustard and Dill Pickles. The mustard and pickles are key in my opinion, they really cut through the Vegan Ham and Jackfruit!
How to Make a Vegan Cuban Sandwich
First make my Vegan Deli Ham!
To make the Mojo Style Jackfruit, drain and shred the jackfruit with your hands or a knife.
Then, whip up the marinade and toss the jackfruit to coat thoroughly.
In a pan over medium heat, cook the jackfruit until the liquid has been reduced and you see some browning.
To assemble the sandwich, split the roll and spread plenty of yellow mustard on both sides.
Optionally, you can heat up the vegan ham in a pan.
Next add the Mojo Jackfruit.
You can add the cheese at this point, but in my tests I found that it doesn’t really melt as much as I’d like. So this is optional, but I like to pre-melt the cheese by adding some water to a heated non-stick pan, then the cheese. The water will steam and melt the cheese and keep it from sticking to the pan. Then you can scoop it up with a spatula and add to the sandwich. But this is totally OPTIONAL!
Slap the cheese on top along with some pickles. Then grill the sandwich in a pan on medium heat. Press it with a grill press, spatula, another pan, whatever works! Obviously a panini press will be perfect if you got one! Once it’s browned, flip it over, and repeat. Then cut in half and enjoy!
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover Vegan Ham and Roasted Jackfruit in the fridge and enjoy within a week.
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Vegan Cuban Sandwich
Ingredients
Sandwich
- Vegan Cuban Bread or French Rolls
- Vegan Ham Slices (6 – 8 per sandwich)
- Vegan Cheese Slices (2 per sandwich)
- Yellow Mustard (to taste)
- Dill Pickles (to taste)
Mojo Style Jackfruit
- 14 oz Can of Young Jackfruit
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/3 cup Orange Juice
- 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp Oil (Olive, Canola, Avocado etc)
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- First make my Vegan Deli Ham!
Mojo Style Jackfruit
- To make the Mojo Style Jackfruit, drain and shred the jackfruit with your hands or a knife. I use everything, the seeds and tougher parts, but discard those if you don't like them.
- Combine everything else in a bowl, then add the shredded jackfruit and toss to coat thoroughly.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook the jackfruit until the liquid has been reduced and you see some browning (should take about 10 minutes).
Cuban Sandwich
- To assemble the sandwich, split the roll and spread plenty of yellow mustard on both sides.
- Optional but recommended, you can heat up the vegan ham in a pan for a minute or so. Then add a few slices of the Vegan Ham to your roll.
- Next add some of the jackfruit.
- You can add the cheese at this point, but in my tests I found that it doesn't really melt as much as I'd like. So this is optional, but I like to pre-melt the cheese by adding some water to a heated non-stick pan, then the cheese. The water will steam and melt the cheese and keep it from sticking to the pan. Then you can scoop it up with a spatula and add to the sandwich. But this is totally OPTIONAL!
- Slap the cheese on top along with some pickles. Add the top roll and then grill the sandwich in a pan on medium heat. Press it with a grill press, spatula, another pan, whatever works! Obviously a panini press will be perfect if you got one! Once it's browned, flip it over, and repeat. Then cut in half and enjoy!
Had this for supper last night. Quick to make an delicious!