Snacks in the Stacks: Cubano Sandwich

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: French bread

Whole wheat bread adds fiber, while French bread is more accessible.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Grilled chicken is leaner, while pork loin is budget-friendly.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while American cheese is widely available.

yellow mustard

🥗Healthier: Dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: spicy brown mustard

Dijon adds flavor with fewer additives, while spicy brown is often cheaper.

Marinate pork overnight with lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin.

If marinating day of, use 3-5 limes, roll them out to loosen juice, and squeeze.

Mix the marinade with the pork and rub it in.

Cook the marinated pork in a cast iron dutch oven until it gets color and flavor.

Prepare the Cuban bread for the sandwich.

Spread butter on the outer sides of the bread.

Layer the cooked pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles inside the bread.

Spread yellow mustard on the inside of the top half of the bread.

Close the sandwich and press it gently to compact the filling.

Preheat a grill or sandwich press over medium heat.

Place the sandwich on the grill or in the press.

Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.

Flip the sandwich halfway through if using a grill.

Remove from heat and let it rest for a minute before slicing.

Cut the sandwich diagonally for serving.

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