Cubano Sandwich - pork sandwich recipe - pork shoulder - grilled sandwich - chef movie

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.

Cut the Cuban bread in half.

Spread light mayonnaise on one side of the bread.

Add a little bit of mustard on top of the mayonnaise.

Layer roasted pork on the bread.

Add deli ham slices on top of the pork.

Put goat cheese on top of the ham.

Add dill pickle slices on top of the goat cheese.

Heat a flat pan until hot.

Place the sandwich in the hot pan and press down with another pan to toast the bread.

Cook until the bread is nice and golden and crisp on the top.

Cut the sandwich at an angle and serve with french fries or salad.

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