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The Cuban sandwich is a type of ham and cheese sandwich whose precise origins are uncertain, but which is thought to have most likely originated in cafes in Key West or Tampa in Florida that catered to Cuban workers. Both locations were centred around the cigar industry. It's thought that, later, Cubans then brought the sandwich to Miami.
The ingredients may vary, but all Cuban sandwiches start with Cuban bread, a white bread similar to French and Italian bread. This is sliced lengthways, lightly buttered or brushed with olive oil and then yellow mustard. Swiss cheese, roast pork, glazed ham and sliced dill pickles are then added. There is a disagreement as to whether or not to add salami. The sandwich can then be toasted in a sandwich press called a plancha, which is similar in form to a panini press.
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