HOW TO MAKE THE BEST ITALIAN SUB | Best Italian Sandwich Recipe

WORLD'S BEST ITALIAN SUB RECIPE | ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH RECIPE
0:00 Intro
0:18 Ingredients
0:56 Construction time!
5:52 Trying it out
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Here's my favorite Italian sub sandwich recipe. It's loaded with many delicious Italian cold cuts, and a few secret ingredients.
Lettuce and ham change the game with our Italian subs. A lot of people don't use either for their own sub recipes, but they add a whole new dimension.
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[@paulkowalik9604]

I would never get bored of this sandwich, I would eat it every day.

[@whyme6534]

Yes😂😂😂😂

[@theronin]

I grew up on Beaumont Ave and 187th street in little Italy the Bronx. The very same neighborhood Robert Deniro’s A Bronx tale is based on. Every Italian deli in my neighborhood served their Italian heroes with lettuce and tomato.

[@chuckmangione4747]

Italian subs are definitely the best subs.

[@french0103]

Olives and mayonnaise

[@french0103]

Great sub add moooz charge 25$

[@nikip9161]

Yesssss... 😋👍🥖❤️

[@RonRicho]

Who says you shouldn't put lettuce on an Italian sub? I grew up in a VERY Italian neighborhood in the 1950's and every corner store had a good Italian sub whether the owners were Italian or not. They all served their subs with lettuce. Be that as it may that looks like a perfect Italian sub to me. Thanks.

[@MortadellaHead]

Thank you Ron! I appreciate that!

[@MannyC711]

Definitely with the lettuce! Also, I’d substitute the pickles with some sliced Italian Seasoned Pepperoncini peppers. Top of with Italian red wine vinegar. No disrespect to this man, he make a great sub!!!👍🏼

[@sir_iosis6760]

I’m a ginzo from east boston and make my subs like this but i add roasted red peppers .. i think u musta talked to the finochs in revere that dont like lettuce or pickles! Eastie paisans thats a must!! Great looking sub bro

[@hattorihanzo2275]

Only place I have never seen lettuce as part of a sub was in Italy.

[@davidbetsey2437]

Your kitchen, your way, my kitchen, my way. End of conversation!😜

[@pete25901]

Lettuce and onion mixed with Italian dressing is practically my favorite part

[@phylliscahoon2793]

I'm 76 years old and tried your recipe. This was the BEST Italian sub I've ever eaten. My husband loved it too! Thanks!

[@rvroutdoors2131]

You liked the pickles?!

[@TheRydog61]

@@rvroutdoors2131 LOL

[@yongyea4147]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@yongyea4147]

​@@rvroutdoors2131YOU NEED TO CHILL OUT AND GET OVER YOUR CHILDISH WAHHH I DON'T LIKE YUCKY PICKLES BECAUSE I'M A BABY!!!!

[@rvroutdoors2131]

@@yongyea4147 it’s cute how you’re telling people to “chill out” as you type in all caps and calling people names over over pickles. 😄

[@CONTINGENCY_sys]

"Make it nice." I couldn't agree more.

[@guysolis5843]

I'm a Spaniard living in Denver and it's been along time since I've eaten a he-man sandwich like this...I better tell my wife to get on the ball!! Great video...I can taste the sandwich from here.

[@suntzu6122]

Its easy to underestimate the impact of good lettuce. And a healthy amount. He nailed the amount. Adds fresh + crunch to the bite. Perfect.

[@EphemeralThought]

This is how I make my Italian subs, generally. After putting the meats, cheeses, and onions on the bread I toast the sub open-faced, in a convection oven at 325 for 6 minutes. Then take it out and keep building with the other fresh veg / dressing. I just prefer how the salami (and pepperoni as well sometimes) tastes with a little heat, and the cheese to be a little melty. Ups the flavor - for me. Great vid!

[@Original50]

You are almost there for a Florentine Schiacciatta. Take your Italian sub and then crush it real flat in a Panino grill, toasting the bread crunchy. Schiacciata means 'squashed' 😊

[@EphemeralThought]

@@Original50 Yum!! Now I need to convince my wife we need a Panino grill. :D Or use a couple of hot cast iron pans, perhaps!

[@Original50]

@@EphemeralThought My teen-son made one these up yesterday. He layered the meats ( incl. thin Chorizo) on the first side of bread and lightely melted slices of Brie over them in an airfryer. Then topped with the salad stuff. It looked and tasted immoral when done. 👌

[@EphemeralThought]

@@Original50 Yes!

[@JECZ23]

I know what you mean. First time I ever had a TOASTED ITALIAN sub at a shop I had to ask what is that. After they explained it to me, I said sounds good & had one. I was hooked from that day. I'll still eat a cold one but if I have a choice...TOASTED ITALIAN SUB all the way!

[@peterandolph7628]

I love to see people take pride in what they do. Well done. Looks delicious!

[@ThrawnFett123]

You're missing the good tight deli wrap. Let them all speak to each other "whether they want to or not". But honestly, its a great sandwich that wrapped would probably pop a lot more. You're taking care for every bite that can fall away with every bite. It explains the lettuce complaints too, in a tight deli wrap lettuce (especially dressing it like that) it tends to go from crisp to wet

[@sahej6939]

Too much criticism, stuff it

[@henryottis295]

It isn't a hoagie without the lettuce. Period. This a sandwich not a science experiment.

[@EphemeralThought]

The wrap does help squish the oil/vinegar into the bread which is nice. I love shredded iceberg on my subs... would miss the crispness without.

[@SALAMINIZER13]

@@sahej6939 You just did the same thing...

[@lycian87]

Totally agree

[@thomasburnett4712]

Yum! Someone who knows how to make a real Italian sub! I’m in love with this sandwich!

[@tomchiaromonte1919]

Love a good Italian sub and you certainly have the right meats, cheese, veggies (yes I love shredded lettuce), dressing and the right bread is a must. HOWEVER...one thing that I would never add is salt. Each one of those meats is cured with SALT, the cheese SALT, the pickles SALT, the peppers SALT, the dressing SALT. I can see black pepper and oregano, but adding extra sodium (I believe there were three additional sprinkles of SALT) make this like a week's load of sodium. I doubt anyone would miss the additional salt.

[@alexnikolich2303]

He didn't add much, but I see your point. Salt on the raw veg DOES make a difference.

[@EphemeralThought]

@@alexnikolich2303 Especially for the tomato!

[@Yokoohellno617]

I’ve never heard of an Italian sub WITHOUT lettuce. Of course it has to have shredded lettuce on it. That’s a no brainer.

[@jkimnach8701]

Grew up in CT with the Submarine sandwich... just as you laid it out! perfection

[@carmelaburrone5029]

So did I..but pickles don't belong on an Italian sub..

[@mcmurph101]

Best looking Italian on KZbin. All the others are pretenders. Keep it going!

[@WildManzNewLife]

My ex would eat every piece of meat off that sub lol she did it every time to my subs when I went to get a beer every single time she'd say what I'm Italian lol

[@ardentabacistx5360]

BEST sub recipe that I have ever seen. Thanks!

[@Xxxero42]

Looks amazing. I will def be trying it. Thanks for the video!!

[@bluebird660]

I can’t believe I just came across this video. I made Italian subs for dinner 2 days ago. I didn’t have gabagool so used pepperoni instead. I layered and seasoned the same way. My family loved them. With warmer weather on the way it will be part of the weekly menu for sure. BTW you can’t beat shredded iceberg lettuce on a sub. 😋

[@jeffadams4590]

Is gabagool like a spiced bologna? Btw a nice cold cold sandwich is the best in the summer I totally agree.

[@serendipitousslim1529]

@@jeffadams4590 “Gabagool” (some sort of North Jersey bastardization of the word capicola) is like a fattier cut of ham. In my opinion the best of the best in terms of cold cuts. Usually come in spicy or sweet varieties, both are great. Harder to find if you’re just picking up cold cuts from a supermarket, but if you have an Italian deli near you, no doubt you could get some there. Definitely worth a try, ya won’t be disappointed.

[@WORLD_TRADE_LOCATION_TV]

Its almost perfect but I have to have mayo added.

[@estellaturner4614]

I bet your sandwich was delicious ❤

[@musiclyrics-musiclover1758]

It looks more tantalizing delicious This is my favorite overloaded Italian Sub.

[@222vitaminwater222]

This man knows how to properly season a sandwich.

[@stevegibbs9695]

Great Looking Samich!!!! Shud have wrapped it before eating in my opinion,makes a world of difference. Allows all the ingredients to marry together!!! Keep up the Good work!!!

[@matthewrobl9659]

Lettuce yes, pickles no. Love the red onion.

[@carmelaburrone5029]

Agree 💯. No pickles for me...

[@maryanderson4170]

Great looking hero! I wrap it up nice and tight with parchment paper it's gets all those flavors together and holds everything inside that bread.

[@seanswinton6242]

Same here. It is easier to eat. Compacting it by wrapping it, keeps it together better.

[@edwardtaylor1177]

That sandwich 🥪 looks delicious 😋

[@Sandra-cm1du]

I like the shredded letter on the sub. For my taste, I think it makes the sub better! Thank you for the recipe!

[@bhvyyggy]

This is the way. Beautiful sandwich. 👏🇮🇹

[@billy1673]

Oh my god, that looks amazing!!! Well done!

[@joedevereaux8751]

I grew up in South Philly its a Italian Hoagie a sub is a boat !

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

Start with a good quality sub roll. Then put proshuto, capacola, pepperoni, provalone, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced pepperonchini or cherry peppers, roasted red peppers, onions, black olives, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, red wine vinager, and exta version olive oil. Tasty!

[@bcimb1]

*prosciutto

[@Karen_Mosley]

Yes!!! The roll is key to a good sandwich

[@sto2779]

Just made this, absolutely great sub. Thanks.

[@lorilxn1597]

I put ham, hard salami, pepperoni, lettuce, onion, tomato, banana peppers, mayo and Italian dressing 😊

[@hankw999]

I don't know about pickles, but at least you didn't put mayo on it. The thinner the cuts, the better the sub.

[@carmelaburrone5029]

Agree regarding the pickles. They don't belong on an Italian sub..

[@SrgDics]

I just pulled off a 11 hour brisket and still making sides …… but I want that Sammy!

[@crustywaffles1110]

Now that I've watched this I mapped it down in my head and I'm going to make it. Thanks for teaching me something! I don't know how to cook but this looks like I can make it

[@wf8933]

That Sub is a work of art, looks delicious..

[@RyanMartin-wg7gm]

Love you Brother thanks so much

[@WilliamKShank]

YUM! 😋 Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!

[@66meikou]

Damn! I'm hungry now. Italian sub is always my go to.

[@Newbomb_Turks_Punch]

That’s a work of art!!

[@jamessterling9273]

Definitely going to give that a try thanks for the advice

[@vincenzogiufre9037]

Delicious...made me hungry! 🥪

[@carolpray9816]

My mouth is literally watering.

[@James-oh1wp]

Awesome!!!! I’d add green olives and leave out the pickles … but that’s just me

[@MrJohnr47]

I love the seasoning technique

[@MsGorteck]

This was NICE! Thank you. Who the hell says lettuce and tomatoes don't go on an Italian sub??? I must say watching this has made me extremely hungry.

[@kreh1100]

Beautiful!! Love the lettuce❤

[@jbthor9032]

The champion of subs. 👍

[@beehead5661]

Holy moly that looks good!

[@debdixon8558]

Looks absolutely delicious, way it should be made 😊

[@chuck-jy7mz]

I love mortadella and live a Philly and know a good Italian hoagie when I see one. I'm making your recipe soon. thanks!

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Omigash, that looks so good! I'm Italian, and I would eat this delicious sub with joy! ❤😊

[@brianpeterson6976]

As a cook, this man right here is the Best on YT. 👍 Hat's off sir !!!!

[@MortadellaHead]

Thank you!

[@Jaycarr007]

Love Italian subs and make them like a pro. Live in NY and this sub must be amazing! I can't wait for lunch. Great sub! Eat happy, live happy!

[@mikespring2711]

Love it!! Thank you

[@johnreynolds4393]

In love withe sanwitch Construction

[@nubbykanjirou3125]

Tastes great!

[@bernadettev6060]

My mouth is watering.

[@MortadellaHead]

Thanks for watching Bernadette!

[@chadrichard6388]

Yea man wich olive oil do you use ? Wich vinegar ? I am over whelmed . I wish I was there . You are an artist .

[@MortadellaHead]

Stay tuned and we’ll give away the secrets. Thanks for watching!

[@MortadellaHead]

You like that sangwich?

[@briankillian5248]

Frigin' Awesomeness! I've never had mortadella.... I think I'm going to have to try some.

[@AngieExploresFood]

Looks so flavorful

[@MortadellaHead]

Thanks. It is!

[@stephanielee8759]

This looks soooo good

[@brianlaffey3672]

My mouth watering ...u did it perfect....

[@thereminpitchknob4059]

Now, I simply click on the food vids when, at the beginning, someone's fingers are moist and covered with unknown substances and bits, while gripping a large chunk of primary food mass. It's Magic!

[@parthoroy9141]

Now *you* made it right, Signore 👍🇮🇹

[@espino753]

Incredible sandwich💪💪

[@sanguineel]

This is art

[@greggd2027]

My Italian godparents did it like this. Only, they would put the vinegrette or Italian dressing right onto the bread.. then smoosh the halves together a little bit.. then spread a little mayo & mustard. I still make my own subs this way. And like you, I use ham (sometimes prosciutto), mortadella, salami, and of course gabagool (I could make the sandwich with just the that 😋) and provolone.. then all the veggies. Hard to find a sandwich shop here in CA that can do it like this!

[@rvroutdoors2131]

So you put 2 kinds of ham?

[@RobertSmith-km6gi]

Exactly the way I love them having grown up in Cranston RI which was very Italian.

[@emilsabatini4038]

Best sub in the world! My kind of sub! Instead of oil on the bottom bread I put mayo on bottom and rest of sub is same as yours! I give u a thumbs up!

[@NorthernSweetPea]

This is a thing of beauty. Wow.

[@rickstanfield1966]

Great looking sandwich ❤

[@baconondeck2384]

That's the PERFECT Italian sub!

[@theodorekorbos2804]

You're absolutely correct ham goes😊

[@catlady7261]

I am hungry now, great job.

[@AL_TANGO]

I'm from South Philly and those are all the perfect ingredients for an Italian hoagie down to the Gabgool! Hahaha! 😁 We put onions lettuce tomatoes and pickles too. No mayonnaise!! Its all about the highest quality and the freshest ingredients. There is a place in North East Philly where the owner will kick you out the store if you order an Italian Hoagie with mayonnaise! Hahaha, its their tradition! I think it's Jacks in Mayfair.

[@1timby]

We used to go to a place that would put the meat & cheese under a salamander before topping it with the lettuce, tom, onions, & pepper mixture. The bread had a nice toasty flavor & made it hold together better.

[@judefrazier4727]

I love a really good Italian sub. The bread is so important too, if the roll is wrong the sandwich is not right I think. Years ago a little bar in Winthrop, Maine made a sub I fell in love with. It had Amer. Cheese, olives and green peppers in it as well as the Italian cold cuts tomato and onion. I don’t think there was lettuce in it, cant remember. My Mom would get them for us and I was just a little girl. I found the same Maine sub in different areas of the state over the years. I’m going to try your recipe for a great Italian sub, but need to find Calese French rolls, unfortunately most sub rolls I’ve found aren’t good, still searching…….thanks for the great video 👍🏻

[@d-money5976]

I'm with you with the Amer-Cheese....and for sure the roll is KEY.....what I dont get is I never imagined people not liking lettuce on the sub as though its a sin....but for me some capicola, salami, ham, or combo of roast beef and turkey and for the toppings......Lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers, white-amer-cheese, and sometimes mozzarella (salt,pep.oreg) and of course extra virgin olive oil and vinegar

[@steppen10]

My Mom used to get an Italian sandwich when she was a kid from a place in Portland, Maine which she copied and gave to her kids. She got them in the 1930's and the add in the local paper advertised them for 25 cents. The most important ingredient was always the bread and I've seen a lot of supposed Italian sandwiches on line where the bread looked terrible. This video had the bread looking like it's supposed to. My Mom used to get her bread from an Italian bakery on 9th Avenue, Hells Kitchen in NYC and bring it home with her on the subway. Great stuff.

[@allipat401]

After seeing that sub.. I’m in love.. subscribed!🙏🏻🥰

[@KidnapSix]

Looks amazing

[@dr.g2628]

Excellent recipe.

[@petertomko2060]

Looks perfect

[@robindavis2382]

One of the best looking sandwich’s I’ve ever seen. I’ll have to get the ingredients and make some. Those red roasted peppers look delicious, I could almost taste them!

[@Sandra-cm1du]

Beautiful Italian sub!

[@andreaskitchen8543]

Looks awesome!

[@michaellutcher214]

That sandwich looks awesome

[@thomast9736]

Awesome sanguich. This making me very hungry and I am full right now

[@ML-ei2ru]

The best! He knows exactly the right way to make an Italian sub. Oil the bread and season the lettuce, tomato and meats with the vinaigrette. That’s the right way!!!

[@michaelmorgan6905]

This looks excellent

[@AshTrees-pu3dq]

Gotta have that crunch, have that tomato wetness, have that vinegar taste, have that strong cheese, jalapeno bite and all those meats. That's my sub right there babyyyy

[@fredbiden868]

Wow thats a sandwich to die for ..loaded....great video...

[@comcfi]

You would die for a sandwich ?

[@lukemccardle2379]

Man that sub looks good you got me wanting an Italian sub right now!

[@Madmaxx0829]

People from the NE take their food seriously…. Looks awesome guys…well done

[@theresahaines2647]

Delicious! I would have added pepper relish to my sandwich. 🙏 ❤😊

[@bryanmantella63]

Yummy that looks delicious

[@adamboynton7726]

Perfection.

[@pwrplnt1975]

That's a beauty!!

[@Cooper1]

Looks good. Absolutely put on the shredded lettuce & pickles. That oregano is key too. Bonus points for +peperoncini.

[@charaznable8072]

Yes crunch on a cold sandwich is very nice

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

I once grew peperoncini peppers in my garden just to give them to my neighbor who owned a sandwich shop. Those home grown peppers were amazing on the subs.

[@bryanplott2716]

Sir you are a artist

[@DANVIIL]

Beautiful! I would substitute Italian Cherry Peppers for those green peppers and eject the pickles, but it is a thing of beauty.