The Grinder Sandwich

Name: The Grinder Sandwich
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sandwich
Ingredients: 4 individual Italian rolls or 1 large Italian loaf cut into quarters; 8 slices provolone; 4 oz (115 g) deli ham; 4 oz (115 g) Genoa salami; 4 oz (115 g) soppressata; 2 oz (55 g) pepperoni; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan; 3 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp pepperoncini brine; 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini; 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes; 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced; Kosher salt and black pepper

Italian cold cuts piled high with a shredded lettuce slaw tossed in a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: easy

Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen

Method

01
Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Split the rolls without cutting completely through and remove a little interior crumb to create room for the filling.
02
Line the rolls with provolone and toast open-faced for 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese and create a moisture barrier.
03
Layer the ham, salami, soppressata, and pepperoni in the rolls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and return to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until the meats are hot at the edges.
04
In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini brine, garlic, oregano, red-pepper flakes, and black pepper. Toss with lettuce, pepperoncini, and red onion.
05
Season the tomato slices with salt. Add tomato and a generous mound of grinder salad to each sandwich. Close firmly and serve immediately.
06
Tip: Dress the lettuce only just before assembly so it remains crisp.

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