Building a sub sandwich .

[chopsaw]

I did this awhile ago , but never did post it . After seeing the sub sandwich thread I figured I'd put it out there .
This is more about the finish of the sandwich than it is about the sandwich itself . I got this from an episode of Good Eats / Alton Brown .
Wrapping in plastic after the sandwich is made .
Bread can be what ever . This was home made .

Rip in 2

Scoop out some of the middle .

Stack the meats . Your choice .



cheese , then repeat .



Lettuce , tomato and some Zia's dressing .


Mayo goes on both halves of the bread so it helps repel water and the bread doesn't get soggy .
I like black pepper on the mayo .

Close it up .

OK this is the part I wanted to show . This really makes a difference in the sandwich .
Layout a piece of plastic wrap . Put the sandwich on it so you have enough on one end to
fold over the top .

I'm right handed , so I grab the far end of the plastic with my left hand and hold it tight .
I grab the sandwich with my right hand , pull it tight and roll .

Keep doing this until it's all rolled up . I do mine pretty tight .


1 Pound of stuff on this one .


Let it sit at least a couple hours . I like to do overnight . The longer the better .
Then slice with the wrap in place .

This is a must do in my opinion . Really changes the whole thing .

 

[normanaj]

Absolutely. We make homemade subs on a regular basis. There's something about the wrap that makes a big difference. Even better once toasted after being unwrapped.

 

[chopsaw]

Absolutely. We make homemade subs on a regular basis. There's something about the wrap that makes a big difference. Even better once toasted after being unwrapped.

Yes it does . Once you do it , it's hard not to . Just not the same .
I'll do the same , but use foil and put it in the oven .

 

[Brokenhandle]

I just had a hamburger on couple slices of bread, still hungry tho...now I know what I want. Looks delicious, nice job Rich!

Ryan

 

[chopsaw]

Try that wrap Ryan . Say that 5 times fast .

 

[TNJAKE]

Looks really good rich and thanks for the tip

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

This is a new technique and it looks really good. Will try it.

 

[chopsaw]

thanks for the tip

This is a new technique and it looks really good. Will try it.

Try it . Like Norm said there's something about it . Do it the night before if possible .

 

[sawhorseray]

Looks great Rich, that tight wrap has a wonderful result! Usually when i make a sanny it's gone five minutes later. RAY

 

[Steve H]

Sandwich looks great Chop! Never heard of this before. You can bet I'm trying it soon!
I'm also a newly converted Duke's fan. It is being stocked regularly here now. Much better the Hellmann's.

 

[chopsaw]

sawhorseray
Make 2 . Wrap one . Lol . Be a great way to use some of that Gabagool .

 

[chopsaw]

You can bet I'm trying it soon!

I think you'll be hooked .

 

[Steve H]

sawhorseray
Make 2 . Wrap one . Lol . Be a great way to use some of that Gabagool .

Heck with that! Make 2. Give me one!

 

[MJB05615]

That's an excellent Sandwich, Rich. Love the wrapping idea. I often use Foil instead, especially if heating up in the oven.

 

[TNJAKE]

Sandwich looks great Chop! Never heard of this before. You can bet I'm trying it soon!
I'm also a newly converted Duke's fan. It is being stocked regularly here now. Much better the Hellmann's.

I know mayo is a highly contested topic around here but congrats on switching to the best mayo out there lol

 

[Fueling Around]

Great sandwich!
Any wrapping helps the maturing of the sandwich. Ever notice all shops tightly wrap your meal in paper to give it a chance to take in all the flavors?

My wife was a diehard Best or Helmann's (lived on both sides of the Rockies) user until the local grocer started stocking Dukes. I said this is what I used from, well before her.
After first taste she wants no other mayo to pass her lips.
It makes a better famous whip mayo flavor by adding a tsp of sugar per cup, too

 

[chopsaw]

Great sandwich!
Any wrapping helps the maturing of the sandwich. Ever notice all shops tightly wrap your meal in paper to give it a chance to take in all the flavors?

Exactly . In the episode of Good Eats on sandwiches he covers all the angles of the why .
It certainly makes a difference .
It also does something to the bread I think .

 

[negolien]

Looks good thanks for sharing. I can't do sandwiches that sit especially with mayo or mustard or sauces on em gets too soggy and the veggies get all limp

 

[mr_whipple]

I remember that episode. Can't say I've ever put that much thought into a sammich. Also, chopsaw that's a killer looking sammich!

 

[chopsaw]

Can't say I've ever put that much thought into a sammich.

Give it a try and see what you think .