The Year in Listicles: 6 things that will ruin a Cuban sandwich

A proper Cubano, as you know, consists of roast pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard and dill pickles. And while some of us happen to be fans of fusion Cuban sandos — like the Stone Soup Company’s Jueban or the West Tampa Sandwich Shop’s Honey Cuban — purists don’t want none of your hybrid-ness.

1. Kale

Obviously.

2. Pickled carrots and cilantro

Save it for the bánh mì, y’all.

3. Soft Buns

We want them firmly pressed.

4. Lettuce or tomato

These are for salads.

5. Artisan jams

Don’t even think about it.

6. Sriracha

Seriously?