Speaking of samiches, Pittsburgh for sandwich, what is your favorite?

[debm55]

During Thanksgiving, this is what I have on mine:
bread, turkey, stuffing cranberry sauce, and cole slaw. Press down to semi flatten.
For Christmas ham, cole slaw and sweet pickles. Press down.
During the rest of the year, anything but MUST include potato chips on it. Press down.

[Ocelot II]

1. I've never eaten a samich, but my favorite sandwich is banh mi.

[debm55]

3. I take it you ain't from Pittsburgh.

[debm55]

20. Can you explain how to make. Thanks

[Ocelot II]

21. Recipe here:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/187342/banh-mi/

[debm55]

24. Thank you. It does look great.

Thanks for showing me to the site. I love how it mixes the veggies with the chicken.

[Ocelot II]

33. You can use boneless pork shoulder instead of chicken.

The best banh mi I've had around here used pork, but chicken is fine too. It's street food so there can be lots of variants.

[debm55]

35. have you made one? Is it difficult?

[Ocelot II]

36. Never made one myself, never had to.

Minneapolis has a Vietnamese restaurant on almost every street corner.

[QED]

2. Toasted PB&J.

[debm55]

14. Do you make yours with bananas?

[QED]

23. Nope

Skippy Super Chunk and raspberry jam on whole grain bread with a glass of milk. Ultimate comfort food.

[debm55]

26. My husband, RoxyBear, has been buying natural peanut butter. Pardon me, but it sucks.

Also, I do the raspberry jam, I HATE jelly.

[QED]

27. You're right - natural peanut butter is no bueno

Always Skippy Super Chunk for me. I've been using Smucker's Natural Raspberry Jam - sugar, not HFCS.

[dhol82]

44. Sorry, my jam of choice is Welch's Grape

It’s either that or grapefruit marmalade.

[dhol82]

43. Loooooooove the Super Chunk!

Do not get any other permutation.

Also works really great in the mouse traps.

[LisaM]

4. Good Jewish rye...

Mayo, mustard (yellow), cheddar, Havarti, lettuce, onion (light amount), tomato, and cole slaw.

Or grilled sandwich with cheddar, swiss, grilled peppers and onions, add tomato and mayo after it's cooked.

Or, grilled cheese and bacon on white, Colby cheese, grill the sandwich in the bacon grease.

Or, a great sub with pepperoni, turkey, ham, provolone and cheddar, LTO, and oil and vinegar.

I like sandwiches!!!

[debm55]

18. WoW, all sound great.

When we make bacon and eggs. we always do the bacon first. Fry the eggs in the bacon grease. It gives them an extra kick.

[dhol82]

5. My favorite:

Swedish smoked ham on raisin-pumpernickel bread liberally spread with very good butter. A slice of vlasic kosher dill, or two, in the middle.

Salivating as I write.

[debm55]

19. We have this holiday bread here, forget the name. But it's egg based dough, round, and has rasins.

It's only sold twice a year--Christmas and Easter. To die for.

[dhol82]

41. Sounds like the Italian Pan D'oro or Pannetone

Is that the ethnicity?

[debm55]

54. I think it's Eastern European.

[dhol82]

61. Well, there is Russian Paska

It’s an egg bread that’s baked in a large coffee tin. At Easter it gets decorated with a white frosting
Very tasty toasted at breakfast.

[debm55]

62. That's it!!!

You can get the plain or raisins.

[dhol82]

64. If you liked the Paska you might want to try the Pannetone you can find in Italian stores at Easter.

It’s got raisins and dried fruit. Look at the package and make sure it’s got what you want.
Actually, around Pittsburgh you should be able to find bakeries that make their own.
Happy hunting.

[debm55]

65. Thank you. Yes, there are a number of Italian stores.

[debm55]

22. Is there a difference between Swedish ham and

say Sugerdale? LOVE vlasic pickles--I use the sweet or bread and butter.

[dhol82]

42. Have no idea what Sugerdale might be.

I get my Swedish smoked ham at Schaller & Webber here in NYC. I believe it’s imported from Sweden. It has a layer of fabulous fat that makes a difference in taste.
The vlasic pickles that I like on this sandwich are “stackers” kosher dills. Love the taste and they are ready to go on the sandwich.

[debm55]

48. Oh, I'm so sorry. It must be regional. It is a brand of ham.

Comes whole, spiral sliced, or bone in, I do the stakers too. You're right==easy to use.

[Otto_Harper]

6. Bagle with lox and cream cheese (N/T)

[debm55]

15. Love those and I'll add a thin cut of onion to mine.

[Turbineguy]

7. Montecristo.

[debm55]

16. Is that the sandwich you make like French toast? Saw it on a cooking show. Looked great and

I bet it tasted great too

[Turbineguy]

17. That's the one!

[electric_blue68]

70. My Uncle & Aunt who moved to Geneva Swz for his work decades back visits The States...

One of their visits (sometimes she's joined him) we went to a French influenced restaurant. They moved to a small village close to the French border when he retired.

I ordered since I'd never had one a Monte Cristo. Yum.

This same aunt about 10 yrs later invited me to their home where she has as an artist an incredible studio for 3 weeks.

About 2/3rds of the stay through she took me, and one of her granddaughters to Paris; a City I always wanted to visit.

We pulled into the train station. We ate at a restaurant right there inside the station near where we got off.

I had....



a Monte Cristo. 😁 More Yum!

[cachukis]

8. Can't beat a real Cuban in Tampa.

The bread here is special. Must have real mojo pork and must be pressed. There were 50 great shops here when I moved in '79. Each one had their own touch.
Now I try them in those places trying to capitalize on the lore.
You can still find good ones here, but not as easily 30 years ago.

[yellowdogintexas]

51. I do love a good Cuban sandwich

Discovered them when we vacationed in the Keys many years ago

[cloudbase]

9. Primanti Brothers.

Triangle Bar a close second.

[debm55]

10. Love the fries on the sammies.

[debm55]

12. Where is the Triangle Bar?

A love Primanti. Their use of the slaw, also gives it a great touch. But the french fries are like Kennywood's --not frozen but cut on site.

[cloudbase]

34. Swissvale.

www.trianglebarswissvale.com

[debm55]

37. Oh. Fetterman's area. I heard of the Triangle But thought it was closer to Oakland,

Thanks for the location. I'm going to check out their menu.

[cloudbase]

39. I grew up in Oakland.

A nice five minute walk from Forbes Field. A buck to get a seat in the bleachers.

[debm55]

40. I remember Forbes Field. I used to live in Duquesne. Took the 61C and went to the games,

Where do you live now?

[cloudbase]

49. I left Pittsburgh in 1973.

Now in Houston 42 years. Part of the yinzer diaspora.

[debm55]

55. Oh my, I graduated HS in 73, My girlfriend and I drove to Houston in 74.

to look for jobs. The weather was HOT and there were these giant roaches. It turned us off.

[debm55]

59. YINZER/YUNZER

Are yunz goin to Giant Eagle??? My car needs wrashed.

[Wicked Blue]

67. Giant-Iggle nt

[debm55]

69. LOL , I'll have to change my post. Are you a Yinzer/Yunzer?

My husband is from Boston and it took him some time to figure out what the hell people were saying.

[Wicked Blue]

76. A relative moved there and we visit sometimes

DH and I live in Maryland but grew up in NJ.

We say "You guys."

[Brother Buzz]

11. After watching the film, Chef, eating a Cubano (Cuban sandwich) is on my bucket list

[debm55]

13. Looks good. Maybe I'll give it a try to make

[LeftInTX]

25. I'll go for a good rueben any chance I can get

Good is the key...too much meat...no!
Sauce has gotta be just right etc...

Gotta have a good balance.

I had one at Schlotzky's once. It was made with mustard instead of thousand island. I wanted to cry. It was worse than the miracle whip curse! I was heartbroken! I was like, "This place has gotta be a Texas based business because they put mustard on everything".
Because of this I NEVER went back to Schlotzky's again. I will never eat at Schlotzky's. Any place that calls itself a deli and tries to make it sound like they're a Jewish deli when they're actually Texas hick is sacrilege. (I ate at Scholtzky's once in my life. That was about 35 years ago.)

It turns out the founders of Schlotzky's were not Jewish. They were just an Austin couple who opened a dive for UT students and since most UT students are from Texas, they like to put mustard on everything.

Rant over...BTW Arby's has an OK rueben, so obviously my bar isn't too high.

[debm55]

29. I had one like that in "deli" in Denver. They had SOOOO much meat on it that I couldn't open my

mouth around it. I began taking the extra meat off. Diners were a little taken aback. Lesson learned--the best Rueben is made at home.
But when you're traveling you get what you get. I tried the Arby--I don't like it --it lacked that kick that a reallu good rueben has.

[dhol82]

45. I hate those sandwiches that you can't put your mouth around

Rather than eating at the restaurant, I order a half pound of pastrami, four slices of rye and a small container of Jewish deli mustard. Makes several sandwiches at home.
That’s along with an order of cole slaw.
I usually go to Pastrami Queen on the upper east side.

[Elessar Zappa]

38. I actually really enjoy Arby's Reuben.

Granted, I’ve never been to a Jewish deli but the Arby’s sandwich always leaves me satisfied.

[ironflange]

52. McDonald's once made a great Reuben

Really. McDonald's. I was pretty sad when they discontinued it.

[LeftInTX]

28. Here's a simple recipe I got in high school. It was specifically designed for a toaster over

Ingredients:
Piece of Toast
Thin Deli Ham
Mozzarella Cheese
Tomato Slice
Garlic Powder
Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese.

On the toast: Layer ham, cheese, tomato slice. Sprinkle with garlic powder, italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Broil.

There are variations out with fresher ingredients, but this was in the 70's. I believe this recipe came with our toaster oven.
This always seemed to come out good and was my go-to for many years.

https://whatsfordinner.com/recipes/open-face-fresh-tomato-basil-mozzarella-recipe/

[debm55]

30. Thank you- sounds good.

[dhol82]

46. Was the Parmesan the kind you shake out of a container?

[LeftInTX]

50. In the 70s? Of course! Kraft

[Runningdawg]

31. My fav sandwich comes for a shop in Tulsa called Dracula's

Sweet tea fried chicken, bread and butter pickles, pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes on challah.

[debm55]

32. Wow, that sounds great. Have you tried to make on your own?

[dhol82]

47. Damn, that does sound good!

Surprised the challah can stand up to all those ingredients.

[yellowdogintexas]

53. My favorite is BLT with nice thin crispy bacon

The person who invented that sandwich deserves sainthood.

[debm55]

56. don't forget the MIracle Whip.

I so desire a BLT right now. Oh, and a sweet pickle on it.

[wnylib]

57. Breaded crispy fish fillet (baked) with

Hellman's olive oil mayo, pickle relish and lettuce on multi grain bread.

[debm55]

58. That's interesting. Sounds good too.

How do you keep the breading on the fish without frying it? I can't handle fried foods, so I just bake plain fish and it's boring. Yours sounds great. and healthy too.

[wnylib]

60. I buy breaded frozen fillets.

Just pop them in the oven, remove when done, and put them on the bread.

[debm55]

63. I'll have to try. Thank you.

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[Wicked Blue]

66. My Thanksgiving sandwich was

bread, turkey white meat, stuffing, cranberry sauce and Frank's hot sauce.

Favorite sandwich is sliced ripe heirloom tomato on sourdough with a little mayo, salt and pepper. Best eaten in late August or September when Brandywine tomatoes are fully ripe.

[electric_blue68]

71. Oooo, Brandywines...

One of my favorite heirloom tomatoes!

The others being the (or variations on) ? Black Russian.
A NJ Beefsteak.

I love others, too, but these are my favorites.

[Wicked Blue]

74. I planted a Brandywine this year but the deer got to it

They wait until it rains and the deer repellent washes off, and then they strike. I found one unripe Brandywine that I brought inside. Hoping for a few more before the frost comes.

We have a plethora of green Patio tomatoes, but they can't compare to Brandywines or Beefsteaks.

Don't think I ever tried a Black Russian. (Black Ukrainian?)

[electric_blue68]

77. Ah, well, the 4 hooved "competition". Otoh here's the scoop...

I don't think there are any "Black Ukrainian" tomatoes. 😄


Black Russian Heirloom tomatoes are wonderful! They have a smokey taste but don't quite remember if there's also a tangy, or sweet aspect as well. It's been 3 summers since I've really had one.
( 🤬 covid )

Here's 2 other related brown heirlooms

"The main difference between Carbon tomato and Cherokee Purple is the flavor. Carbon tomato has a sweet and smoky taste but has some small levels of acidity. On the other hand, Cherokee Purple is less sweet, nearly smoky, and tangy. It's also refreshingly acidic with a lasting earthy taste.".

I have had the purple cherokee. Yum!!


The first time I had a Black Russian (the first of these types I ever had) I was so surprised, and delighted that a veggie/fruit could have a smoky taste w/o being on the grill!

If you plant them next year you'll have to try, and keep me posted! 👍😁

[debm55]

73. Does the hot sauce spice it to much

[Wicked Blue]

75. Depends on how much you use

I just use a few drops. Zings up the flavor. Ther teenaged daughter of my family's landlord taught me this back in the 1950s.

[electric_blue68]

72. Oh, good Lord- so glad I have a delish snack & dessert ready after this!

😄

Grilled Cheese extra sharp Cheddar, or Swiss, a bit of Hellman's Mayo both sides, a sprinkle of garlic powder, a slice or two of an heirloom tomato if I can get on either -pumpernickel, a good white bread, or rye No caraway seeds.

TkLBT - double decker.

Good Italian bread, mayo, powdered garlic, heirloom tomato slices, and provolone.

Lamb Gyro with tomatoes, lettuce on pita bread.