Sandwich Dad - How To Make A Cubano Sandwich (Medianoche)

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.

Split the Italian bun lengthwise.

Spread a good deal of hot mustard on the inside of the bun.

Layer Swiss cheese on top of the mustard.

Add pickles next.

Pet your dog (not a cooking step, but mentioned).

Next, add ham.

Then layer on the Cuban roast pork.

Top with more Swiss cheese.

Put the sandwich together.

Place the sandwich in the George Foreman grill.

Cut the sandwich diagonally after grilling.

Admire and enjoy the sandwich.

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