Pittsburgh Sandwich Recipe
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Pittsburgh Sandwich

By: tbender36 
"Yinz can go to dahntahn Pittsburgh and get a Primanti's® sandwich or you can create it yourself. You can choose a different type of meat (capicola, turkey, roast beef, etc.) if you prefer."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 whole russet potatoes
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  • 8 thick slices Italian bread
  • 1 pound sliced pastrami (divided)
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 8 slices tomato

Directions

  1. Make the slaw by mixing together the cabbage, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, the vinegar, sugar, adobo seasoning, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, and fry until they float and are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Set the fries aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  5. Place the bread on a baking sheet, and toast to a light brown in the preheated oven, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove half the bread slices. Place 1/4 of the pastrami on the remaining 4 bread slices, and top with provolone cheese. Return to the oven until the pastrami is hot and the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
  6. To assemble, top the melted cheese of each sandwich with French fries, cole slaw, 2 tomato slices, and the top pieces of bread.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • I make them one sandwich at a time because I only cook for myself...I place the bread on the baking sheet as well, so it is partially toasted. Also, onions are optional.
  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 892 | Total Fat: 45.3g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I need to preface my review by saying that I've been eating Primanti Brothers' sandwiches for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by Pam Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Too funny! I live in da 'burgh! I never thought anyone really needed a recipe for this...

 

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