Jon Favreau & Gwyneth Paltrow Make The Perfect Cubano Sandwich | Real Men Eat goop

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.

Slice the Cuban bread lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Spread butter on the outer sides of the bread.

Layer Swiss cheese and pickles inside the bread.

Spread yellow mustard on the inside of the top half of the bread.

Butter the grill.

Place the sandwich on the grill and press it down.

Cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, checking for doneness.

Cut the sandwich diagonally for serving.

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