• 2 loaves French bread, or Cuban bread, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 small dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 1/2 lb. cooked pork loin, sliced
• 1/2 lb. sliced cooked ham
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread both cut surfaces of bread with mayonnaise. Layer one half with pickle slices, cheese, pork and ham. Cover with second slice of bread. Cut in half and place on a lightly oiled heavy cast iron skillet. Compress sandwiches by pushing down with a strong spatula or hands. Brush tops with butter. Bake about 20 minutes, until crisp and hot.

Per serving: calories 1061, fat 37.7g, 32% calories from fat, cholesterol 119mg, protein 56.8g, carbohydrates 120.5g, fiber 7.3g, sugar 3.7g, sodium 3020mg, diet points 23.4.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.3, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 7.7, Lean meat: 2.9, Fat: 4.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 2.3

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The recommended wines are: Chianti, Chenin Blanc, or Fumé Blanc.