Grilled Cuban-Style Panini
4

Serves 4

You don't need special equipment to create this fabulous sandwich. Just follow our simple directions then serve hot with our 365 Everyday Value™ Home-style Potato Chips and your favorite summer salad.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 pork tenderloin (approximately 8 ounces)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
    • 2 teaspoons Caribbean barbecue seasoning
    • 1 loaf ciabatta bread
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
    • 4 ounces sliced nitrate/nitrite-free Black Forest or other lean deli ham
    • 4 ounces sliced muenster cheese
    • 2 kosher dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
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    Method: 

    Preheat grill or broiler. Brush tenderloin with one tablespoon of oil and coat all sides with seasoning. Grill pork over medium heat, about 5 minutes each side. Remove, and let cool slightly, then thinly slice on the diagonal. Half ciabatta lengthwise and spread with mayonnaise (if desired) then layer with sliced pork, ham, cheese and pickle slices. Place top on sandwich and brush bread with olive oil. Press down very firmly on sandwich. Place on the grill* and weigh down with a heavy cast-iron skillet or 2—3 bricks wrapped in foil. Flatten the sandwich to about 1/4 its original thickness while grilling 2—3 minutes on each side.

    *If using a double-sided sandwich maker, grill 3—4 minutes, watching carefully.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:390 calories (240 from fat), 26g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 27g protein
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