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This take-along two-foot sandwich will
feed up to 8 ravenous tailgaters. A good Italian delicatessen
will carry the Italian specialty sausages, the pepperoncini and
cherry peppers, and the bread that holds it all. Serve with potato
chips.
Gridiron
Hero Sandwich
- 4 ounces thinly sliced
salami
4 ounces thinly sliced cappicola
4 ounces thinly sliced cotto salami
4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
5 ounces thinly sliced provolone
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 loaf Italian bread, about 24 inches long, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup seeded and chopped pepperoncini
1/2 cup seeded and chopped cherry peppers
2 cups finely chopped lettuce
4 tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced
- In small bowl whisk together
vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil; set aside.
- On counter, lay 3 long
pieces of plastic wrap, placing them side by side and slightly
overlapping. Place the bottom half of the loaf over the wrap.
Spread the pepperoncini and cherry pepper pieces over the bread;
scatter the lettuce evenly over and layer on the tomatoes. Drizzle
with a few tablespoons dressing. Layer the meats, one at a time,
over the tomatoes, distributing evenly. Top with a layer of cheese.
Drizzle remaining dressing over the cut side of the top of the
loaf. Place on the layered sandwich and enclose in plastic. Wrap
well in heavy-duty aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1-4 hours
to allow flavors to develop.
- To serve, unwrap and slice
into pieces about 3 inches wide.
Makes 8 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
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