Letters & Opinion
Food Swings
The Pointer
jmath438@uwsp.edu
Oh crap. We are once again immersed in what we have previously labeled, “the big sad time.” A time of sorrow, a time of reflection, a time when we say, “WTF! Packers. Get your act together and quit destroying every advantage you get in a game.” Next week, we head to Tampa Bay and take on the 0-7 Buccaneers.
In celebration of what I hope is an uncontested victory, many in the Tampa area will be dining on the city’s most famous food, Cuban Sandwiches. They are easy, simple, delicious and as every college student loves, cheap.
You will need:
4 hoagie rolls, or
1 loaf French bread
Yellow mustard
¼ lb. baked ham
¼ lb. pulled or shredded pork
Sliced provolone cheese
Sliced dill pickles
Slice the hoagie rolls horizontally and leave one edge intact. Spread mustard on the inside of the roll. Stuff the roll with two slices of cheese, a quarter of the ham and pork, and about five pickle slices, depending on taste. Grease both sides of a sandwich or Panini press with the butter. Place
sandwiches in the press and flatten. Cook about ten minutes or until bread is toasted and the cheese is hot and melted. If you don’t have a sandwich press, you can wrap a brick or heavy flat stone in aluminum foil and bake at 500 degrees for an hour. Heat a frying pan over medium heat, place the sandwich in the pan and place the hot brick on top and cook as directed above.
The above is the classic recipe, but you can improvise. Add jalapenos for heat. I like mine with horseradish
mustard. It complements the ham and pork. A cranberry mustard sauce can also add a lot. Add bacon instead of ham for an amazing sandwich. Different cheeses, such as Swiss or cheddar, can also be used. Cuban sandwiches are a great addition to your normal game day spread.
How much does a pirate pay for corn? A buccaneer. Get it?
Remember, live to eat.
