The Year in Listicles: 6 things that will ruin a Cuban sandwich Credit: CL Archive
The Year in Listicles: 6 things that will ruin a Cuban sandwich Credit: CL Archive
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
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Obviously.
2. Pickled carrots and cilantro
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Save it for the bánh mì, y’all.
3. Soft Buns
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We want them firmly pressed.
4. Lettuce or tomato
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These are for salads.
5. Artisan jams
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Don’t even think about it.
6. Sriracha
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