“Subs” are large sandwiches of layered meats, cheeses, and vegetables served on a sliced length of bread. Served around the world, the sandwich goes by many names. In the US they can be called hoagies, heros, grinders, or po'boys. With Italian-American roots, the sandwiches were popularized in the Northeast in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By some accounts, the sandwich gained its name in New London, Connecticut, during World War II through a local restaurant owner, with the sandwich popular among soldiers at a nearby naval base. In many parts of that region, a submarine is served cold, while a grinder is the term for the same sandwich served hot.
Recipe Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 4 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
- ½ lb salami, sliced
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- ½ lb cooked ham, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup creamy Italian dressing
- 6 long wooden picks or small skewers
Directions
- Slice the loaf of bread horizontally in half.
- Spread butter over the bottom half.
- Layer cheese, salami, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, ham, and bell pepper on the bread.
- Drizzle with dressing and close the bread around the sandwich, securing it with picks.
- To serve, slice the sub into 6 pieces.
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