Leftover Pulled Pork is Perfect for this Cuban Sandwich, the Cubano!

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white 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 less expensive.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: relish

Cucumber slices are fresh, while relish is often cheaper.

Blend together apple cider vinegar, orange juice, fresh mint, fresh cilantro, parsley, 10 cloves of garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, oregano, and a whole jalapeno.

Squeeze fresh lime juice into the marinade mixture.

Braise the pulled pork in a pan for about 1 to 1.5 hours with the marinade to infuse flavors.

Shred the braised pork in the pan with the residual liquid.

Prepare the bread by cutting it in half and toasting it on a flat top or griddle.

Assemble the sandwich with Swiss cheese, ham, and the braised pork.

Spread honey mustard on the bread before closing the sandwich.

Press the sandwich down on the flat top or griddle to toast and compress it.

Cut the sandwich diagonally and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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