Tampa Bay's Iconic Cuban Sandwich || Food/Groups

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: Italian bread

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

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while American cheese is widely available.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Grilled chicken is leaner, while pork loin is less expensive.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: relish

Cucumber slices are fresh, while relish is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start with Cuban bread.

Layer the ingredients in this order: shredded pork, glazed ham, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and pickles.

Close the sandwich with the top half of the bread.

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