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cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while white sandwich bread is more affordable.

swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

Cut the Italian bread in half lengthwise.

Cut the bread again to create two halves.

Layer roast pork on the bottom half of the bread.

Add salami on top of the roast pork.

Place Swiss cheese over the salami.

Spread mustard and mayo on the top half of the bread.

Add pickles on top of the cheese.

Close the sandwich with the top half of the bread.

Prepare the gravy for the roast pork by mixing salt, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, lemon powder, and water.

Cook the roast pork with the gravy for about 3 to 4 hours in the oven.

Check the cheese to ensure it has melted and the meat is cooked.

Toast the sandwich until the bread is crunchy and the meat is warm.

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