Island Sandwich (1958) on Sandwiches of History

[@MrMonkeysmasher]

No sandwich is an island.

[@Flaubertine-wn9jk]

I see what you donne there...

[@warbear55122]

But all islands can have sandwiches

[@JohnRNewAccountNumber3]

The mayo is the message

[@marsneedstowels]

Except the Sandwich Islands.

[@WonkNRoll]

Which island has sand but no beach? The Island Sandwich, of course!

[@hfbdbsijenbd]

I'll echo the spam sentiment, put in a pan with the pineapple and get good color on both. Maybe macadamia nuts instead of pecans.

[@sheryl7837]

Yes! Macadamia nuts, brilliant idea. ☺️

[@danieljmitro]

Barry can have a little bacon as a treat.

[@Goremejy]

Only sometimes though

[@accskaguy]

It needed some help. ;)

[@theoldgrowler3489]

Needs thin sliced SPAM!

[@tiki_trash]

YES! That's what I was thinking.

[@DeborahMaufer]

Browned thin sliced Spam 👍

[@Rory-gy3ed]

That and some kind of teriyaki mayo

[@joshtosh6058]

Ham or spam would definitely be better.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

Who eats canned meat? Spam is disgusting and ghastly

[@DuckyB]

Hawaii became a state in 1959 - I remember pineapple being in everything!! There was even a pineapple, Velveeta cheese and marshmallow conglomeration. Great video!

[@thenextsteveblackman]

If you dont put the remix on King's Hawaiian Bread, you're doing it wrong.

[@blanketfortrobot]

The rare "BACON PLUS UP". Hell yeah, Barry! Live your truth.

[@rossallan3585]

Some might scoff at such a concoction. But many years ago, in a state of, ahem, advanced refreshment, in Brighton? I happened upon Grubs, and ordered their Tropical Burger. Beef Patty, Pineapple, Peanut Butter, Banana and Lettuce. And it was truly amazing. Yes I went back on further occasions, before entering Advanced Refreshment to check. Still amazing.

[@harrisonlee9585]

This sandwich is a rock, this sandwich is an island.

[@intractablemaskvpmGy]

Remix suggestion: swap the turkey for ham and add pickled jalapenos and/or sriracha

[@the_senate8050]

Should've plussed it up with thousand island dressing to make it 1000* more island.

[@Kothag]

Needs jerked chicken and the pineapple should be cooked separately so you can get some good caramelization going. A better quality cheese will help out too. And maybe some scotch bonnet hot sauce.

[@melissalambert7615]

Right after I commented on pork thought of jerk chicken. Good idea.

[@Binjuice]

You should try German “Hawaii toast” for a future international sandwich episode

[@pwyskowski]

Just curious, have you done any videos showing off your library of cookbooks?

[@pavelow235]

I second that : a cookbook tour please!

[@SandwichesofHistory]

Not yet but I need to

[@user-wb8ef2nk7j]

i could see bacon jiving with pineapple well. good stuff!

[@CraigGrannell]

Nope with chicken. That sandwich with (nice deli) ham instead of chicken and a burger sauce (mayo + ketchup + mustard + paprika + black pepper). Then wrap the thing in tinfoil and chuck it in the oven for ten minutes or so, until the pineapple is nicely heated and the cheese has melted. Then serve with fries that have an ungodly covering of allspice. (This being one from my history, when I lived in Iceland. One of Mrs G’s favourites!)

[@DrPluton]

That reads like something delicious.

[@Hambam123]

This right here

[@carolpowers4077]

I just found this book and ordered it from Etsy! Will have to try this!! With regular cheddar. :)

[@RobotYoshimis]

Have you seen the official Sandwiches of History cookbook? He released it in November or so. I also strongly recommend that one. I have two copies. 😏

[@SandwichesofHistory]

Thank you!

[@carolpowers4077]

It was under my tree Christmas morning! Love it!

[@dbeardconqueror]

For the recipe remix you should use fresh pineapple and make a "pineapple salsa" with diced bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno, tomato, red onion, lime juice, and salt. Maybe browning or seasoning the chicken would be good too (I'd go with red chili powder or maaaaybe tajin).

[@JohnRNewAccountNumber3]

Or just honey ham for the meat. Can't go wrong with a pineapple pico though

[@HFC786]

Chorizo is what is needed for the plus up

[@eadweard.]

Oh yeah!

[@Lettuce-and-Tomatoes]

Hey, the pumpkin pot on the stove has a little brother! Cool!!!

[@Misticmyst73]

I would think Ham would of worked better than chicken... I know a Asian lady who used to make this ham steak thing with pineapple, bacon and swiss cheese, she would fry it all up in a pan and it was awesome..

[@DH-.]

It may have been a 5 but the crunch noise started my hunger

[@goodbonezz1289]

Nicest shirts on YT.

[@SandwichesofHistory]

Thank you!

[@OGDamnnation]

I think if you make it with sliced spam or just ham instead of chicken or more. Use actual cheddar, and grill the pineapple I think you'd have a better sandwich

[@pavelow235]

Maybe a larger quantity of shredded chicken would have given more appropriate texture and flavor.

[@SgtRocko]

Not big on pineapple but I MIGHT try this. Minus the nuts. Maybe a thin slice of Spam?

[@Birdland808]

pan fried crispy Spam! also poi instead of pineapple and replace the cheese with mac salad.

[@ZoofyZoof]

"You'll never guess what's on it" Me: "an island"

[@cosh5]

I wonder if the pineapple would brown better if it was tinned in syrup rather than juice.

[@ThomasMartin-v4w]

HELL YEAH!!! Bacon for the win!

[@aaronk718]

The sarcasm on this one is razor sharp lol

[@Yamp44]

I think this could be improved very simply by switching the chicken with ham since ham as a stronger flavour and it's saltiness would work well with the sweetness of the pineapple. And of course using real cheddar would be much better. I also think I would toast the hamburger bun before buttering it and using it in the sandwich because it seemed pretty soggy. My father-in-law would make roasted ham with pineapple pretty often when he would invite me over for dinner, and he used to put clove on the pineapple, which was pretty tasty. I don't know if clove would work with the cheddar in this sandwich, though. Might be fun to try it.

[@markiangooley]

Grated processed cheese seems to be in many old recipes but is not too popular now: you have to chop up processed cheese yourself. Probably it’s available to a limited degree ready-made. I’m not sure because I would never seek it out!

[@darkmann12]

Some weird unexpected Ws the last few days!

[@JAB671]

Growing up we would sometimes have pineapple sandwiches. My mom and maternal grandmother would each make them, occasionally. Spread mayonnaise on two slices of white bread - as much or as little mayo as you want (I go a little heavy). Add one slice of cheese (my mom and grandmother used American cheese but over the years I have come to not like American cheese much - I prefer sliced, medium cheddar). Then two slices of canned pineapple, drained as well as you can without making it dry so the juice doesn't make the bread fall apart. Close the sandwich and enjoy. I sometimes crave these sandwiches, especially when I am hungry but not extremely hungry and just want a 'little something'. The creaminess of the mayo with the sweet zing of the pineapple with the two balanced by the cheese and the bread as a background flavor. Delicious! I will say that some brands of pineapple work a LOT better than others. Some brands - even well known ones - aren't flavorful enough to do the sandwich justice. You'll have to decide what is your favorite. Also, I prefer the pineapple to be cold from the refrigerator.

[@SerDayne]

I saw this and a tear fell from my eye...for in truth I know this is better served on Rye....

[@LVVMCMLV]

Next time skip the chicken... make it ham and plus it up with a sweet potato spread

[@SmegulonPrime]

This would be great replacing the cheese and chicken with a slice of gammon and a fried egg

[@DeborahMaufer]

I've lived in London for 3 years now and I'm still not sure what gammon is as opposed to regular ham!

[@DrPluton]

The pecans are very confusing in this sandwich. I'd have a better culinary experience by replacing them with crunched up potato chips.

[@kxs7267]

That puff of steam when you lifted the top half, though...ouch!

[@ddewittfulton]

Bacon seems a mercy. CHICKEN? I thought the Mutt to pineapple's Jeff was always ham? As in, you want that sweet to be paired with a flavor-forward meat. That's why filet mignon rarely gets topped with any tropical fruit! Personally, I love a pineapple in a savory dish. (If you are anti-pineapple on pizza, try it with jalapenos and feta cheese. It ain't authentic but it ain't not good either!) The otherwise "meh" burger chain, Island's pluses up their "meh" burgers with pineapple and I like a slice of Swiss on it. Even as I non-meat person, I'd say go for some nice Canadian bacon on the remix and a layer of BBQ kettle chips! I'd slap that betwixt potato rolls.

[@CorbinDallasMP]

I’m a sandwich boyyy….😂

[@hollowcow]

Inwhich bacon is the hero once again...

[@youthproblem]

At least they didn't use pineapple rings as the bread. It might be better with a more substantial piece of chicken, like a cutlet. Maybe some jerk seasoning.

[@ginnyweatherbee7941]

Good plus up, pineapple needs pork

[@squiggymcsquig6170]

My first thought was to add Miracle Whip. I usually prefer mayo, but Whip just seems like it would be better here.

[@roringusanda2837]

😮🥪 good idea, but would be better if made with roasted pork, or ham, even mutton, i dont think chicken is strong enough to stand up to pineapple...and fresh 🍍 slice, grilled over real 🔥, and of course a REAL cheese, like quality cheddar American or red Leicester. Maybe a light brush of tangy sweet smoky BBQ sauce?

[@DeborahMaufer]

Bacon!! 🥓🥓 How I've missed you 🤤😄

[@SandwichesofHistory]

😂

[@frankmacleod2565]

looks pretty good to me.

[@bjchadwick4261]

Thought it would have spam instead of chicken.

[@matthewreynolds2384]

You are brave for eating this odd sandwich!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Well, I guess at least it didn't have banana, lol

[@DeborahMaufer]

Thankfully! 😄

[@XianHu]

Pork and pineapple is hard to beat, and I don't blame you for choosing bacon, especially when the flavor of the chicken is already lost in the mix.

[@DrusieLycheborne]

...Oh my God, it's Ray Kroc's Hula Burger but with chicken added. And to think he thought it'd be a better idea than the Filet o' Fish.

[@billsuttonx]

Usually I view on Instagram, a remix is a great idea. I'd try it. first off, real cheese.

[@ScottMonty]

In addition to the bacon, I’ll bet some sliced red onion and some sweet BBQ sauce would have plussed it up nicely. Something like a BBQ chicken pizza or Hawaiian pizza.

[@abrslam]

It must be from that island where the processed cheese factory is next to the pineapples and pecan plantation. Also there's a chicken.

[@DovidM]

You can get the pineapple to brown by sprinkling a small amount of sugar on top.

[@Jalapenoman]

Fried spam and kings Hawaiian roll. Fry the spam and pineapple, then put on bun with cheese to light toast in toaster oven. Spam should be crispy on the outside.

[@dcozombieloverr7115]

I think it might have turned out better if you used a fresh pineapple instead of a canned pineapple, the flavors aren't comparable. Also make sure to pat it dry if you didn't, but you probably did do that. Can this one please get a redo? I see the vision.

[@niellahell]

id probably eat it? idk

[@JoellePretty]

I was going to suggest teriyaki sauce, but I like the SPAM idea.

[@discipleofsound4565]

It's Toast Hawaii if the recipe passed through a round of telephone

[@jalontf2]

Evil Sandwiches of History: we're going to plus this up with seaweed

[@bertabear74]

Bbq sauce and jalepeno!

[@gabrieljewett4042]

Needs a spicy element, maybe chili paste

[@melissalambert7615]

Needs a redo for sure. Maybe pan fry or grill pineapple. Sliced pork roast, maybe warmed with some soy or teriyaki sauce. Some odd spicy sauce you need to use. Real cheese (needed to be said). Okinawa is an island; think they grow pineapple.

[@sawahtb]

A version using pulled roast pork and fresh pineapple would be better.

[@joshkerr]

Isn't your plussed up Island Sandwich just a few degrees away from a pineapple pepperoni pizza? You've got the crispy crust, the melty cheese, the pineapple, and the bacon. The only thing you are missing is the tomato sauce.

[@SiiriCressey]

Hmm. I don't think I've heard of a sandwich with nuts in that weren't ground into paste.

[@bjn9442]

"You'll never guess what's in it" An island?

[@bubzthetroll]

Remix: Real cheese is a must.

[@johanvanbeek7138]

Screaming for hot sauce!

[@Seansmusicvault]

Ham slices (or even Spam) would dance FAR better with the cheese and pineapple than chicken, methinks.

[@siamsasean]

Pork is totally an "island" meat. So Hell yeah, bacon!

[@Toad-In-A-Puddle]

Is it from the Sandwich Islands? 😂

[@johnweeks3105]

Plus it up again with some lettuce and tomato.

[@davidmurphy8364]

Needed marinara sauce

[@cslackgo]

Didn’t McDonald’s try something like this as an alternative to the filet-o-fish?

[@BillBraskyy]

People literally just ate anything back then. It's like the entire nation was stoned and/or drunk back then-even the *babies.*

[@dang495]

You're an Island boy now. Time to try your hand at "music."

[@BulletSponge178]

Macadamias instead of pecans would make more sense.

[@andrewkassouf4754]

According to 1958, only the Polynesian islands exist.

[@JohnDrummondVA]

Make it with Spam and it will be more true to its name.

[@chainsaw_king7945]

No sauces 😭

[@dsr58]

Needs mayo and real cheese.

[@117Pinkyflower]

Use a Hawaii Roll instead of pineapple!

[@mattdavis8899]

just FYI pineapple is not native to Hawaii. Pineapple, a Bromeliad, came from south America.

[@DeborahMaufer]

Barry doesn't name the sandwiches, he just reports them 😊

[@crakkbone]

How… did you shred that cheese?

[@SandwichesofHistory]

Very carefully

[@crakkbone]

@ so, you’re a wise guy, eh??😅❤️

[@sueanneweddell4831]

Bacon….YES!!!

[@robhayes8295]

thick sliced off the bone ham would have been better than chicken

[@electricwizard3000]

Maybe instead use Canadian bacon. Y'now - like on the Canadian islands!

[@buffalobrando1288]

I was expecting spam

[@infoscholar5221]

I was with you til the ...pecans? i would add some form of bacon, and peanut butter.

[@paulblaauw]

Replace the processed cheese with real cheese, asap. 😂

[@stanksalvala]

Don't Germans have a Hawaiian sandwich that's basically this but with ham instead of chicken?

[@Collin_Calling]

Sooooo it’s a bacon sandwich with pineapple. (I realize my comment is as eventful as your plus up but sometimes magic eludes me also)

[@Isaac.Eiland-Hall]

As one of the only two Eiland-Halls in the universe, I am insulted by this Island Sandwich. What a boring sandwich. Well, not boring in tht they wanted to start a fire in your toaster oven! And I am absolutely shocked at bacon as the plus-up here. It needed some sort of sauce. Some sort of.... I dunno... flavor. That said, chicken and pineapple? Sure. With some sort of cheese? Alright. But as much as I often think that for me, the plus-up sauces are not really the way I'd go, I would here. Some sort of BBQ profile wouldn't be bad - smoky sweet vinegar. In fact, one of my favorite combos might be nice - a little bit of mayo+bbq. Many would want a bit of spice, and that wouldn't go wrong here either. I dunno. I just thought bacon was an odd choice here given that it needed some sort of lubrication and flavor maybe. lol. But bacon is never *wrong*....

[@danieldorn9989]

What if... ... you deep fry the pineapple?

[@DeborahMaufer]

Seems like it would be dangerous to put something that wet into hot oil!

[@maggiep3263]

I bet it would have been better if it used ham instead of chicken.

[@mercster]

Irie mon.