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

[@paulkowalik9604]

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

[@whyme6534]

Yes😂😂😂😂

[@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!😜

[@chuckmangione4747]

Italian subs are definitely the best subs.

[@french0103]

Olives and mayonnaise

[@french0103]

Great sub add moooz charge 25$

[@nikip9161]

Yesssss... 😋👍🥖❤️

[@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.

[@JosephRusso-z7i]

I'm glad finally someone called this sandwich A HERO WEATHER YOU ORDERED HAM AND CHEESE OR CHICKEN PARMESAN YOU WERE ALWAYS ASKED DO YOU WANT IT ON A HERO OR A ROLL THANK YOU FROM RED HOOK

[@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. 😄

[@pete25901]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@terrykirk6951]

🐷 YOU GOTTA HAVE THE LETTUCE.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@SuperSushidog]

@@EphemeralThought You're right. Salt your tomato and that's it.

[@peterandolph7628]

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

[@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.

[@Xinjiekou_新街口_Station]

Its almost perfect but I have to have mayo added.

[@estellaturner4614]

I bet your sandwich was 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

[@lorilxn1597]

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

[@buggett]

Now that's an authentic Italian sub. Love it!!!❤❤

[@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!

[@johnreynolds4393]

In love withe sanwitch Construction

[@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..

[@matthewrobl9659]

Lettuce yes, pickles no. Love the red onion.

[@carmelaburrone5029]

Agree 💯. No pickles for me...

[@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

[@222vitaminwater222]

This man knows how to properly season a sandwich.

[@ardentabacistx5360]

BEST sub recipe that I have ever seen. Thanks!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@edwardtaylor1177]

That sandwich 🥪 looks delicious 😋

[@bhvyyggy]

This is the way. Beautiful sandwich. 👏🇮🇹

[@joedevereaux8751]

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

[@SrgDics]

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

[@Black_Mamba_Now]

I made this last night, seasoned the same way. It was a hit. Thanks man!!

[@mcmurph101]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..

[@musiclyrics-musiclover1758]

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

[@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?

[@stephanielee8759]

This looks soooo good

[@Paul-s1h]

That looks do good, fresh ingredients are the key.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

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

[@RobertSmith-km6gi]

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

[@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

[@wf8933]

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

[@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!!!

[@James-oh1wp]

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

[@davidnacey7281]

I use a pretty dry-ish sturdy sub roll, often something like the $1 Walmart Italian loaf bread. I'll take the bread, sliced lengthwise, apply a coating of butter and minced garlic and lightly toast the bread in the oven, after which I let it completely cool down to room temperature or close to it. Great flavor profile. I lightly apply mayo with salt, pepper, and oregano on the bottom bread instead of the oil, so as not to get too sloppy, and allow leftovers to be kept in the fridge for a day or two, otherwise that's the same. I use cappicola, peppered salami, hot calabrese, and thinly sliced ham and turkey, or possibly roast beef. My sub has the cheese on the top bread instead of the bottom. I believe you absolutely add lettuce, and lightly season it as well. Instead of the onion, I make a relish of finely chopped red onion and orange bell pepper, thinly sliced cabbage, and some kind of hot pepper, and I marinate all that together for at least an hour in white vinegar, salt, and lime juice. That goes with the lettuce and tomato, just not as much tomato as he used (but if I have fresh tomatoes from my garden, I'll stack very thin slices like that; thin enough for the slices not to pull off when you bite into them). Then on the top bread, I apply the vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and oregano, sliced Claussen pickles, and some muffaletta olive salad, followed by the cheese. Then the two halves are put together. I then wrap it tightly either in paper or saran wrap, which is a crucial step in order to keep it tightly packed together, then wrap that in aluminum foil. It then goes into the coldest part of the refrigerator for at least two hours, so it tightens and crisps up nicely, and all the flavors and moisture migrate into each other. Room temperature cappicola and calabrese tend to get pulled off your sandwich on the bite unless it's nicely cold. Take it out, cut it for meal-sized portions, or slice it in two-to-three-inch sections for party appetizers. Every serving if you squeeze it from top and bottom reveals a juicy bite, a satisfying bit of crunch from the lettuce and relish, and as moist as the sandwich is, the bread is firm and intact, yet without being dry. I overstuff the sandwich so that meat and cheese flow somewhat over the sides. That way the edges and heel-ends of the sandwich are still full of delicious meat and cheese. In fact, people sometimes argue over the end pieces at our parties.

[@donfd1954]

Great instructions David! I'm going to try it David's Way tomorrow! Thank you Bro!!!

[@gloriawinbush1590]

@davidnacey7281 This,sounds delicious 🥰🤤😋!

[@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.

[@Joebin69in]

I make one super similar. That bread he used is absolutely perfect I have a hard time finding a good bread like that but I toss my lettuce onion banana and jalepeno peppers and the roasted red bell in a seasoned up oil vinegar mix and then slap it all in together with my capicola salami prosciutto and a touch of mortadella and thats a million dollar Italian sub baby all day long🤟 I like seeing different variations

[@MortadellaHead]

That’s a nice way to do it! Keep it up!

[@gloriawinbush1590]

@Joebin69in That, sounds delicious 🥰🤤😋!

[@Tom-uw2ok]

The tomato saw technique! Thanks for the laugh.

[@66meikou]

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

[@sanguineel]

This is art

[@sperry1969]

I have to go change my shirt because I just drooled all over myself !!!

[@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!

[@RyanMartin-wg7gm]

Love you Brother thanks so much

[@WilliamKShank]

YUM! 😋 Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!

[@SorbetthekindUbuyina2ndhandsto]

Heading to tha kitchen...... bye! Thank you ! 😊😋🌯🌯

[@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.

[@vincenzogiufre9037]

Delicious...made me hungry! 🥪

[@michaellutcher214]

That sandwich looks awesome

[@GLguygardner]

Just made this today for lunch and this is fantastic! Only thing I switched was I put in basil leaves instead of lettuce

[@dfghdfghuytiu8207]

Bravo!

[@brianpeterson6976]

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

[@MortadellaHead]

Thank you!

[@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

[@allipat401]

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

[@DANVIIL]

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

[@josephlacorte-jd9wu]

I worked for the largest maker of italian cold cuts in the country. We were always amazed how people took a good thing to the extreme as in this video...if you like mortadella. Eat mortadella...you like capicollo. Eat capocollo. Salami. Eat salami But never ever eat them all together in a mosh mash of different flavours....because now you won’t enjoy the individual taste of any of those cold cuts

[@thomast9736]

This is one of the primary differences between Italian and Italian American.

[@josephlacorte-jd9wu]

@@thomast9736 Unfortunately , Italian in name only

[@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.

[@sto2779]

Just made this, absolutely great sub. Thanks.

[@tbuddy3005]

Any time I make a burger or sub at home I rap it in parchment paper to marinade for 10 min. or so, the acidic content on the sub such as tomatoes and banana peppers kind of meld everything together, really makes it taste like its from the Deli.

[@lukemccardle2379]

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

[@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!

[@thomast9736]

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

[@whyme6534]

Omg I just made one took me out this world 😂😂😂 it was so good and flavorful

[@theodorekorbos2804]

You're absolutely correct ham goes😊

[@doloresschiller6867]

Very Very Good, this is the way they were Made when I was kid, only way I get it now is when I do them myself.......

[@mlskitty]

Trying this for Father's Day tomorrow June 17, 2023!!

[@debdixon8558]

Looks absolutely delicious, way it should be made 😊

[@dr.g2628]

Excellent recipe.

[@dorsal87]

Just need to wrap it it sounds silly but the wrap just brings it together in such a great way.

[@catlady7261]

I am hungry now, great job.

[@adamboynton7726]

Perfection.

[@AngelaJonesLuvsFood]

Looks so flavorful

[@MortadellaHead]

Thanks. It is!

[@kreh1100]

Beautiful!! Love the lettuce❤

[@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!

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Sir,that sub looks absolutely delicious 🥰🥖🤤🍅😋🌶️🥬. I, would buy it for sure🤩😍🤩!

[@DAKtheKING]

You knew the pickles didn't belong, ko'd your cred.

[@leeroyjenkins6061]

Great sandwich. Personally, I'd have you hold the pickles and add a smear of mayo between the ham and mortadella.

[@thegoomba336]

Lettuce makes the sandwiche. That is a staple to Italian subs

[@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.

[@hokieduck]

In college, one of the haunts was a sub shop, Mr. Fooz. They had the greatest Italian subs I have ever had. I have been in search of that elusive sandwich ever since. This vid gave me a few insights into moving ever closer to it! Had the tomatoes been ripe, this sandwich would be nirvana ... but, please, no pickles.

[@MortadellaHead]

Winter tomatoes are always disappointing. I agree. Thanks for watching!

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Looks BANGING.

[@angeloiodice9304]

That’s one hell of a sandwich. Beautiful bed of lettuce. I love it. It seemingly has it all. But, I am a glutton and a gourmand. Not really true. I once was 300 pounds and could put down a couple of those little sandwiches for a snack. Times have changed. Lost more than 100 pounds. Live on brown rice and vegetables, plenty of exercise, plenty of water, only a bike, meditate, live in Asia. But, still would love to splurge on one of these when I return to a place with the ingredients. But, I would have to add just one more condiment to complete the taste. And, it just ain’t kosher, I know, but I would probably dip each bite into a plate of mayonnaise. I know it’s illegal in most localities, but I would risk it.

[@beehead5661]

Holy moly that looks good!

[@Madmaxx0829]

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

[@gargoyle790]

Nicely done, this is almost exactly how I like it myself! I'd skip the ham because I think the flavor just gets in the way. I'd also substitute peperoncinis or more banana peppers in place of the pickles.

[@bryanmantella63]

Yummy that looks delicious

[@gloriawinbush1590]

I'm,gonna make this for sure. Gonna, add some extra hot peppers & olives to it 🥰🌶️🫒🤤🌶️🫒😋🌶️🫒🤩!