Celebrating National Cuban Sandwich Day with The Independent Bar and Cafe

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: French bread

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

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, and mozzarella is often less expensive.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Grilled chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder offers a budget-friendly option.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is a leaner alternative, and bologna is a cost-effective substitute.

Cut the Cuban bread down the center.

Spread German mustard on the top half of the bread.

Layer sliced ham on the bottom half of the bread.

Add Genoa salami on top of the ham.

Place roast pork on top of the salami.

Add Swiss cheese over the pork.

Add pickles on top of the cheese.

Close the sandwich with the top half of the bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens