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Ingredients
- loaf of Cuban or Italian bread (or similar bread or rolls)
- butter or mayonnaise
- mustard
- pulled pork (can be sliced instead)
- sliced ham (sweet or other light on flavor ham)
- sliced Swiss cheese
- sliced pickle; long slices are preferred but chips work okay (dill is traditional bread and butter gives a little sweeter taste)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 199g | |
| Calories 350 | |
| Calories from Fat 118 | 34% |
| Total Fat 13.38g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 7.94g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium 282mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 42.43g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 4.4g | 3% |
| Protein 16.16g | 26% |
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