Cuban Chopped Grinder Sandwich Recipe
A delicious and hearty Cuban Chopped Grinder Sandwich featuring layers of pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles on toasted submarine rolls brushed with a flavorful garlic parsley butter, finished with yellow mustard for a tangy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Rolls and Butter Sauce
- 4 submarine rolls (6–10 inches each, sliced in half lengthwise but not all the way through)
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Filling
- ½ pound pre-cooked pulled pork
- ½ pound sliced ham
- 3 dill pickles, sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the low broil setting and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for toasting the sandwich rolls.
- Prepare Rolls: Place the halved submarine rolls cut-side up on the lined baking sheet, ensuring the slices are mostly through but still attached to hold fillings later.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, and kosher salt. Mix well to create a flavorful butter spread.
- Butter and Toast Rolls: Brush the garlic parsley butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the rolls. Toast in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes or until the tops are nicely browned and fragrant.
- Prepare Filling: On a large cutting board, place the pulled pork, ham, sliced dill pickles, and Swiss cheese. Using a sharp knife, finely dice all ingredients together.
- Add Mustard and Mix: Add the yellow mustard to the diced mixture and use a spatula to stir everything thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined, yielding approximately 4 cups of filling.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon about 1 cup of the prepared filling onto the toasted halves of the rolls. Top with the remaining halves to complete each sandwich.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the delicious Cuban chopped grinder sandwiches.
Notes
- Do not slice the submarine rolls all the way through to keep the sandwiches intact while assembling and eating.
- Use low broil to toast the rolls gently without burning.
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with another mild melting cheese if desired.
- The sandwich filling can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Adjust garlic and salt quantities to taste for the butter sauce.
Keywords: Cuban sandwich, chopped grinder, pulled pork sandwich, toasted sandwich, garlic butter sandwich
