Traditional (and not so Traditional) Cuban Sandwich! Meathead Channel Take OVER!!!

cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

Cut off the end of the Cuban bread and slice it into pieces about every six inches.

Soften butter in the microwave.

Prepare pickles by cutting them up, using a paper towel to hold them if necessary.

Set up a grill using three cinder blocks and place a Lodge cast iron flat skillet griddle on top.

Heat the skillet until it's nice and hot.

Spread softened butter on the outside of the Cuban bread.

Layer the pork shoulder, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on the inside of the bread.

Place the sandwich on the skillet and mash it down.

Cook on one side until toasted, then flip it over and add butter to the other side.

Cook for about five more minutes until the cheese is melted and both sides are toasted.

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and keep them separate if one has pickles.

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