Copycat Cubanos from Chef | Recreating Jon Favreau’s Iconic Sandwich ✨ Fictional Feasts

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: French bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while French bread is more accessible.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while American cheese is budget-friendly.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Grilled chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: dill relish

Cucumber slices provide freshness, while dill relish is a cost-effective alternative.

Marinate the pork shoulder in olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, mint, oregano, garlic, cumin, lime zest, orange zest, salt, and pepper for at least 24 hours.

Cook the marinated pork on a rack in a foil-lined pan starting at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F for about 50 minutes until it reaches 160°F internally.

Let the pork rest for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing it into half-inch thick slices.

Heat a flat top griddle until water splashed on it sizzles.

On the griddle, heat the sliced ham and pork until hot and the ham starts to brown.

Assemble the sandwich by placing the meats on the bread, adding Swiss cheese and pickle slices, and spreading mustard on the top half of the loaf.

Brush the outside of the sandwich with melted butter and the griddle with butter as well.

Press the sandwich on the griddle until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, then slice and serve with mojo sauce.

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