Pellet Grill Cubano Sandwich Recipe from CHEF!

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.

Marinate the pork shoulder roast in a mixture of 2/3 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup cilantro, 4 tablespoons fresh mint, 7 minced garlic cloves, orange peel, lime peel, salt, and pepper.

Let the pork marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the Traeger grill to 350°F.

Place the marinated pork on a baking rack over a pan to catch drippings and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Once cooked, slice the pork.

Preheat a cast iron skillet on the grill and butter the soft hoagie rolls before toasting them in the skillet.

Layer the sliced pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles on the toasted rolls.

Butter the top of the rolls and place them on a bacon press or panini grill to press down until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.

Cut the sandwich diagonally for serving.

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