Italian Submarine Sandwiches with Homemade Sub Sauce
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Italian Submarine Sandwiches with Homemade Sub Sauce
Description
This sandwich assembles small Italian rolls with three types of thinly sliced Italian cured meats: prosciutto, a salty ham; sweet sopressata, a dry-cured salami; and hot capicola, a spicy pork meat. Provolone cheese slices add a mild, creamy dimension. Roasted red bell peppers provide a subtle sweetness and a tender texture, balanced by fresh baby arugula for a peppery bite.
The homemade sub sauce melds red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil into a tangy and herbaceous dressing. It can be drizzled just before eating to avoid sogginess. The sandwich composition balances salty, spicy, creamy, sweet, and fresh elements characteristic of classic Italian subs.
These sandwiches suit a casual lunch or picnic and can be customized with additional vegetables or condiments as preferred. The cured meats and cheese provide a substantial protein base while the sauce adds acidity to cut through richness.
Ingredients
For the sandwiches
- 4 small Italian rolls split, small, crusty
- 1/4 pound prosciutto thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound sweet sopressata thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound hot capicola thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound provolone cheese thinly sliced
- 4 lices red bell pepper from a jar, found in the Italian section of the grocery store, roasted
- 1 cup arugula baby
- sub sauce see below, homemade
For homemade sub sauce:
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For sandwiches:
- Divide meat, cheese, peppers and arugula between the four rolls.
- Drizzle with homemade sub sauce and enjoy! If your subs will not be eaten right away, wait to add the sub sauce until right before you plan on eating them.
For Sub Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients except olive oil. Whisk together and then slowly whisk in olive oil until combined.
- Adjust seasonings to taste and store in refrigerator.
Notes
- Use fresh, thinly sliced cured meats for the best texture and flavor.
- Add sub sauce just before serving if sandwiches are prepared ahead to keep rolls from becoming soggy.
- Roasted red bell peppers from a jar are convenient and add sweetness that contrasts with the meats.
- The homemade sub sauce can be stored refrigerated for several days and stirred before use.
- For a milder sandwich, reduce or omit the hot capicola.
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Overall Rating
5
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