The Test Cook Episode 5: Nailing the Ratios for the Perfect Cuban Sandwich

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She’s perfected the bread. She’s perfect the pork. Now it’s about the composition of the sandwich itself. In this episode of The Test Cook, Cecelia chases the answers for questions such as, “How much ham is too much ham?” and “Sliced pork or chopped pork?”

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32 Comments

  1. I am shocked at how much work went into developing each element of this sandwich. I studied the film "Chef" & followed Roy Choi's layout in the film. It was a great sandwich, but nowhere near the level you professionals are taking it to. This was hard to watch but worth it. Cecelia, you are a food scientist and an artist…and I AM HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. I grew up in Tampa. My uncle learned to make Cuban bread while working at La Segunda bakery in the late 50’s. He later opened Valerie’s bakery in Tampa. I worked for him and his Cuban bread was always proofed in a high moisture proofing box. Once proofed, he would cut the top about 3/8 inch deep and squeeze a small bead of all purpose shortening in the middle of the cut area just before baking. My only regret in life is that I never wrote down any of his recipes.

  6. "Sandwich #19" says it all? It could be the best sandwich ever, I doubt I could eat that many variations on the same thing that many times? That said, if you hit perfection, we could all eat it happily the rest of our days?

  9. While it looks yum in it’s own right, you all need to send her to Key West to try all the Cuban sandwiches including Kims Kuban, Sandys, El Mocho,, etc. to research the proper Cuban sandwich. Buy that woman a flight!

  12. i might be hyper sensitive, but the males talking about her issues felt sexist. (heterosexual male speaking) She is already all-star level, by way more than any olympic team or sports all-star team. The work is awesome just be careful with the message that comes through with the editing.

  13. First question: was there any cuban consulted?
    Second: why didn't you guys just buy a $20 sandwich press at Walmart?
    3rd why were all the sandwiches made with hoagie style bread that is much plumper than Cuban bread that has a harder/crunchier crust and airier inside?

  27. One statistic I would have liked to see mentioned is HOW LONG this process took. From Bryan Roof going to Florida, their decision to test/make a Cuban sandwich, and deciding to assign it to Cecelia Jenkins. Then how much time for each aspect – bread, pork, sandwich. Then home testers and Cook's Country editor testing. Concept to publication.

    I really enjoyed this whole series! A real eye opener!

  32. Ok I need to know. When does the Cook's County issue come out with this recipe in it? I have been itching to try this recipe out since the first video game out, and I dont want to miss my chance to pick it up. I know at the end of this video they show what it will look like, but not when its coming out, or if it already has

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