The Ultimate Italian Sub
- Difficulty: Easy
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 870, Total Fat 62 g, Saturated Fat 20 g, Carbohydrates 38 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 40 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 2356 mg
- Total Time: 20 min
- Active Time: 20 min
This is the quintessential Italian sub that stands above the rest. Follow my instructions and you'll create a perfectly balanced Italian sandwich whether you call it a sub, grinder, hero, or hoagie worthy of royalty.
Italian Sub Dressing:
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Subs Ingredients:
- 4 large, long Italian sub rolls (choose rolls that are light inside with a crisp crust)
- 8 thick slices sharp provolone cheese
- 4 oz thinly sliced mortadella
- 4 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 4 oz thinly sliced capicola
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced thin
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- Hot giardiniera for garnish and serving
Special tools recommended: a squeeze bottle; white butcher paper
Instructions:
- Prepare the Italian sub dressing: Whisk together the red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer the dressing into a squeeze bottle and refrigerate for up to one month. Shake well before each use.
- Assemble the subs: Slice the rolls horizontally. Generously squeeze the Italian dressing onto the inside of both halves of each roll. Begin layering the sandwich with sharp provolone cheese, followed by loosely folded mortadella, then Genoa salami, and finally the capicola. Top with thin slices of tomato and finish with a heap of shredded iceberg lettuce. Add a layer of hot giardiniera to add a spicy kick. Wrap each sandwich tightly in white butcher paper, cut them in half, and wrap again for serving. Enjoy your delicious creation!
