Cuban Sandwich | Pressed on the Griddle

cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

Heat the griddle to around 150 degrees.

Add a little extra butter to the griddle.

Spread out a little over a pound of pulled pork on the griddle to heat and render down.

Sprinkle dill pickle rub on the pulled pork while it heats.

Move the pulled pork to a different part of the griddle to keep warm.

Chop the ham into smaller pieces for easier eating.

Heat the chopped ham on the griddle.

Prepare the Cuban bread by cutting it and leaving one half intact.

Spread yellow mustard on the inside of the Cuban bread.

Load the sandwich with the heated pulled pork and chopped ham.

Add pickles and Swiss cheese to the sandwich.

Butter the top of the sandwich before pressing.

If necessary, cut the sandwich into two pieces for easier handling.

Press the sandwich on the griddle until it is heated through and has a nice crust.

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