{"id":13979,"date":"2019-04-29T10:05:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T15:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebozho.com\/?p=13979"},"modified":"2019-05-06T11:21:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-06T16:21:40","slug":"madison-sandwiches-rockhound-cubano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebozho.com\/madison-sandwiches-rockhound-cubano\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Sandwich Quest: Rockhound Brewing’s Cubano"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been called a sandwich snob. That accusation is false. However, I do believe in something called <\/em>sandwich theory<\/em><\/a>. This is my quest to find the greatest sandwiches in Madison. Send me your sandwich recommendations by <\/em>email<\/em><\/a> or on <\/em>Twitter<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/span>\n

For this edition, I wandered off my usual path with a stop at Rockhound Brewing Company<\/a>. To this point, my sandwich quest stops have mostly taken me to deli and sandwich-only spots, while Rockhound is a traditional sit-down restaurant with a varied menu. I decided to sample their version of my absolute favorite sandwich: the Cubano. Rockhound\u2019s comes on a French roll with slow-roasted pulled pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese and beer mustard.<\/span>\n

Bread: 3.8\/5<\/h3>\n

Rockhound\u2019s French roll was fresh, but a little too chewy for my taste \u2014 especially compared to traditional Cuban bread, which has a different crunch once pressed. It was still a good base, but it didn\u2019t stand out.<\/span>\n

Makings: 3.9\/5<\/h3>\n

The pulled pork was the star of the show: juicy and with little grease. The beer mustard was a nice touch and a well-executed departure from the standard yellow mustard. The Swiss cheese was nice and melty, and there was a healthy number of pickles. The ham, however, felt a little waterlogged and processed.<\/span>\n

Architecture: 4.2\/5<\/h3>\n

Increased sandwich structural integrity is one benefit of the French roll. There was minimal makings slippage, even after I sliced off some slivers for companions. Things stuck together until the last bite, the bread didn\u2019t get soggy, and the balance of the makings was consistent throughout.<\/span>\n

Value: 4\/5<\/h3>\n

The sandwich and your choice of side (fries or greens) is $13. The portion was good-sized \u2014 enough to share a little \u2014 and the greens were fresh and a good balance to the sandwich. We sat at the bar during the dinner rush on a Friday night, but our wait was standard and the food came out hot.<\/span>\n

Overall: 3.9\/5<\/h3>\n

Rockhound\u2019s Cubano was a solid interpretation of the classic, with some local flair. The pork and mustard stood out, while I wanted a little more out of the bread and ham. Got a better spot for a Cubano? Let me know.<\/span>\n