Hot Italian Sandwich

Recipe courtesy of Sam the Cooking Guy: Between the Buns

Serves 1

Ingredients: 

Per Sandwich:

  • Italian roll, small baguette, ciabatta, focaccia-any will be awesome
  • ⅓ cup mixed Italian hot peppers, such as giardiniera (recipe follows, or use store-bought)
  • 9 to 12 slices ( depending on the size of roll)
  • mixed Italian sandwich meats: prosciutto, capocollo, soppressata, prosciutto, etc.
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Aioli
  • 3 or 4 slices fresh mozzarella, about ⅛ inch thick

 



Giardiniera

  • ½ head small cauliflower, chopped pretty small
  • 3 celery stalks, diced small
  • 2 medium carrots, diced small
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
  • 2 serrano peppers, seeded and finely diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
  • ¼ cup salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Hot Italian Sandwich

Hot Italian Sandwich

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Method: 

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Slice the roll lengthwise, but not all the way through-leave a hinge.

Spread aioli on the bottom half, add the giardiniera, and top with the meats; put mozzarella on the top half.

Place the sandwich, open faced, on a baking sheet, then bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is crisp and toasty, 10 to 15 minutes.

Fold together, slice in half, and eat.



Giardiniera

Put the cauliflower, celery, carrots, peppers, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well, cover with cold water, and refrigerate, covered, overnight-about 12 hours.

Drain and rinse the vegetables.

Combine the garlic, vinegar, oregano, and oil in a large bowl, mix well, and then add the drained vegetables.

Add salt to taste, toss to mix, and refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 weeks. You can use it at once, but it’s better if you make it a few days in advance.


 

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