Cubano Recipe | Grilled Cuban Sandwich Recipe | The Barbecue Lab 4K

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 roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles inside the bread.

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

Close the sandwich and press it gently to compact the filling.

Preheat a grill or sandwich press over medium heat.

Place the sandwich on the grill or in the press.

Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.

Flip the sandwich halfway through if using a grill.

Remove from heat and let it rest for a minute before slicing.

Cut the sandwich diagonally for serving.

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