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Primanti-Style Sandwiches

By: Mayor McFood  
"Anyone who has been to Pittsburgh can tell you about the wonderful Primanti Brothers sandwiches which are a local delicacy. Coleslaw, fries, cheese, and meat (or no meat for you veggies) on thickly sliced Italian bread brings a taste of Pittsburgh to wherever you may be. You can substitute your favorite meat for the capicola."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 3 cups olive oil
  • 4 potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced capicola
  • 4 (1 ounce) slices mozzarella cheese
  • 4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese
  • 4 (1 ounce) slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 thick slices Italian bread
  • 4 thin slices onion (optional)
  • 4 thin slices tomato (optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, white vinegar, and white sugar in a large bowl; add the cabbage and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil in deep-fryer or large deep pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); add the potato slices; cook until crispy and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the capicola in four separate stacks in the skillet and top each stack with 1 slice mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, and Swiss cheese; heat until the cheese begins to melt.
  4. Arrange 4 slices of Italian bread on 4 separate plates. Top each slice with a stack of capicola and melted cheese; about 1 1/2 cups of the cabbage mixture, 1 slice onion, 1 slice tomato, and about 1/4 of the fried potatoes. Top with the remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich in half to serve.

Footnotes

  • 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: 1116 | Total Fat: 73.7g | Cholesterol: 93mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by bakerbarb 
I've had these sandwiches in Pittsburg..They are to die for!! We'll be having them for our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2009 by don-vee 
I'm only giving this recipe 3 stars because, while it may be able to stand on its own merits,... MORE

 
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