Culinary Carrie: Cuban "medianoche" Sandwich

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey provides a leaner option, while chicken is often cheaper.

Start with fresh sweet bread, preferably from a bakery or use King's Hawaiian bread as an alternative.

Prepare the roast pork, marinated with onion, garlic, lemons, limes, and oranges, and roasted to 140°F.

Layer Swiss cheese on the outside of the sandwich to ensure it melts properly when pressed.

Spread mustard on the inside of the bread for flavor.

Add pickles for a salty and savory element.

Assemble the sandwich by layering the roast pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles between the sweet bread.

Heat a cast iron skillet and add a little butter to it.

Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and press down with another hot pan.

Cook on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Remove from heat and serve hot.

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