How to make the best Italian Hoagie the right way

And this is the right way to make an Italian Hoagie
#Hoagie #italianHoagie #Philadelphia
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[@StephenBryen]

The secret to a good hoagie is the bread. If you don't have the right bread it isn't a hoagie, just a messy sandwich.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

100% facts Amoroso is the only way

[@Probe253]

Munti Bani! 🌯

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

TELL ''EM AGAIN I DON''T THINK THAT SILLY RABBITT HEARD YOU ITS PRIMOS NOT SIMPLETON JJ OR JETRSDERY MIKES ONLY HAS YTURKERY ON HIS MENU CHESTER SINCE 80''S

[@oregonbytheseaholt492]

Born in Philly, grew up in Willow Grove. I just ordered capocollo from Italy. Rolls from Amaroso, boiled ham loaf from ebay. Everything else is local here on the West Coast of Oregon. No trips back to Philly for a hoagie from now on. I missed the trick of spreading the oil/vinegar/seasonings first. Thanks for that.

[@ramencurry6672]

Oregon is in some ways like western PA. It’s very detached from Philly and many locals have never been to Philly even though it’s the same state of Pennsylvania . Although Oregon is more beautiful than western PA though

[@ChezJ1]

Hi Raffi, it’s GREAT to see you back, I hope all is well with you & yours, you were sorely missed.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thanks John... its good to be back. Hopefully I will be able to do more vids soon. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

Yay a new video! Love this sandwich! Looks so good my friend!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you 😋 This is one of my Favs from back in Philly

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

@@RockinRaffisHomeCooking ...YEAH SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TELL THOSE MORONS DOWN IN ( BALTIMORE-MD ) ( MORGAN+STATE-COLLEGE ) +( TOWSON-STATE-COLLEGE ) Notice they were state college /s back then being CRAB STATE and FAMOUS for Their Lexington Market Let those ASIANS in There They Started Making HAWG-MAWS ++Chitterling/s Dinners OUT SOLD EVERYBODY LoL

[@tkdolphin]

The number on thing you never do when making an Italian Hoagie is to pur the dressing on the roll. It makes it soggy from the vinegar. The dressing is always last and poured lightly over the vegetables. Learned this from a hoagie place in Claymont, Delaware called Decostansa's. Best hoagies I have ever made or had.

[@ramencurry6672]

The dressing on the roll is fine. Just don’t put too much of course.

[@Fiedo1996]

And yes, that's all it takes, I have huge respect for the higher end Italian hoagies. But this is all I need, thank you for this recipe!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you 🙏

[@old_gaffer]

YT reminded about this just in time! Since Great Lent is over, finally I'll be able to enjoy it next week!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

I said the same thing you did to myself. Have a blessed bright week

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Christ is Risen!

[@old_gaffer]

Truly He is Risen!

[@patkruger3020]

Welcome Back it's been a long time. I miss a good Italian Hoagie I think I have to make one now.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Make it you will enjoy it trust me

[@susanhampton9671]

Thank you for saving me from Subway ever again! I am going to make these for game day. I am super excited. Love your video, and of course I gave you a thumbs up.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you Susan. This is the perfect game day snack 😉

[@hopesellers1031]

This looks wonderful!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you and it taste better than it looks :)

[@krisscola9342]

Hey Rockin ... lookin forward to the next show Hope you and yours are well my friend.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Hey Kris’s There won’t be a show for a while. I sold my home and in search for a new home in hopes to find a bigger kitchen with a huge island that I can comfortably cook in from of the camera rather than on the side. Happy Easter 🐇

[@MissChelle857]

Thank you for understanding the importance of not treating the vegetables like a salad and dressing it before you put it on the sangwich. I've seen newer videos where that's done, and the meat and cheese have been "chopped" and mixed in, too. This got my vote

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you 🙏 so much

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Appreciate your comment 😊

[@gmmza03]

Awesome video Raffi. Where can I get those Rolls locally?

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Smart & Final. They have Amoroso Rolls it’s a life changing experience. business.smartandfinal.com/shop/product/amorosos-italian-rolls/605151

[@krisycola3276]

I LOVE YA ROCKIN RAFFI !!!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Glad you like it. It’s been awhile hopefully I didn’t lose my touch

[@MrJohnnyBic]

I moved from Philadelphia to near Binghamton, NY. I was raised in this area. The most frustrating experience here, other than the constant cloudiness? I cannot find a decent hoagie roll. They’re small and too soft. Some baker somewhere could make a killing here if they could make good bread.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Yeah! They could big time and I have been working on making them from scratch but still experimenting. Homemade is always better. See if they can ship to you?

[@inessainessa4525]

It looks delicious Raffi, you have golden hands👍

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you

[@gregscottfordemocracy]

A hoagie isn't just relegated to Italian cold cuts because there are different types of hoagies. I grew up in Philly eating many different types of hoagies. The turkey was usually my go-to but every now and then I would have an Italian

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Absolutely I mean you could even do a tuna hoagie. Great now I’m craving one. 😂

[@ramencurry6672]

I agree. But usually the Italian types are the better hoagies because it has a distinctive flavor. The other non Italian hoagies just end up tasting like generic American sandwiches which is fine but doesn’t have that sparkle.

[@burrungobunga9485]

quick tip: I replaced the provolone with fresh mozzarella and personally i felt it was 10x better

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

That’s awesome you can really personalize it and since it’s mozzarella it still remains to be an Italian sub 👍 thanks for watching

[@Linda-in9ns]

Yummy 😋👏

[@michaelboso9355]

You need to watch some knife technique videos. Thanks for doing this video. A great dive into the subject.

[@cathypollock5894]

Will try with the red wine vinegar. Looks yummy. Thanks. 😊❤️☮️🐿️

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Yea 100% red wine vinegar will be the best. Vinegar in general is good to have daily to lower blood sugar in case someone like me has diabetes 😊

[@ramencurry6672]

The vinegar is essential and mix it with oil too. The vinegar adds a subtle sour. The oil helps transfer the flavors and gives it a subtle moist quality to it. The oil and vinegar should be mixed together as one formula. When the dried oregano is added, it gives it that classic Philly hoagie flavor that I remember from the mom and pop delis back in the 1980s.

[@krisscola9342]

Missing you and your channel but the good Lord has different plans. Hope to see you cook again my rocker friend! Im ready!!!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thanks my dear. I actually moved and remodeling for the last several months. Remodel will not be done until end of summer. I can't wait to get back into a brand new kitchen. Thank you for staying in touch. Hope all is well. God Bless!

[@krisycola3276]

I may just purchase that knife!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

You have no idea it’s amazing. The first slice of tomato was unbelievably smooth. I’m actually going to buy a set of pairing knives and bread knife. Let me know what you think but follow the link and put that code to get a discount

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Is there a special tomato that is used? I saw a sandwich from downtown Philly and the tomato seems like it is light orange and just a thin slice is tangy. So I was thinking it was a special old country variety. Did you go to an Italian market?

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Hi Jeanette yes I went to an Italian market. No special tomato is used. What they probably used in Philly was heirloom tomatoes. I just used regular house tomatoes.

[@jamesolson7179]

I like cutting the tomatoes and onions thin like that, I work at Safeway so I can get Boars Head

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Boars head is the best also the thin slices of onion and tomato isn’t overpowering the meats and cheese in this amazing hoagie. Thanks for watching and keep on Rockin’ 🤘🏻

[@craigwilson3532]

Good video buddy

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you Craig

[@methedudeful]

you have to list out the ingredients in your video description man!

[@mikeagard87]

100% no mayo or mustard on an Italian

[@krisscola]

We miss you or at least i do God bless you!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Thank you 🙏 just got a home in December and everything has been gutted out. Top to bottom. It’s a fixer upper and when the kitchen is done I can’t wait to go back to my channel again

[@kakarrot62]

i'm born and bred in philly and amoroso's rolls are being eclipsed by liscio's now. they only deliver loose rolls right from the bakery and dont package them. IMHO the loose rolls taste better than the ones packaged for supermarkets. I love extra sharp provolone on my hoagies. hoagies and cheese steaks rule philly cuisine! but only tourists get "cheese whiz" on their steaks. real cheesesteaks use american cheese.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

I would never use cheese wiz on a hoagie just an Italian classic with provolone ❤ thanks for watching and your insight on the Amoroso rolls

[@ramencurry6672]

I agree. The problem with Amorosos is that their fresh loose versions (if you can find them fresh in the morning) is better than their mass produced ones in the plastic bag which in my opinion is kinda mediocre. And the newer bakeries in Philly are making better hoagie rolls. The issue is that these higher quality hoagie rolls can be hard to find even in the Philly area since most people in the general public do not make hoagies at home.

[@ramencurry6672]

Regarding the cheese whiz thing. It’s actually a good and bad thing. Unfortunately Cheeze whiz is the probably the biggest error in Philly food history. The good news is that the some of the newer places in Philly are making their own house versions of melted cheese sauce which is an improvement. Good quality melted cheese sauce is the best cheese for a cheesesteak but cheese whiz is a mistake that should have never been made into the Philly food scene

[@larrypierce3447]

Make the hoagie and not the knife we get it but the hoagie comes first..

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Hoagie comes first and the knife was from the company that wanted me to talk about it in a Video. I use the knife for cutting vegetables because my other knives are old and don’t cut as smooth as this. Regardless of the knife the Hoagie is #1

[@larrypierce3447]

We really don't care about the knife..

[@krisscola]

Miss u brother 🙏

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Just thought if you that other day. I think I told you or not? I moved and finally the house has been remodeled and the kitchen is a dream kitchen the way I want. I just need to find the time to get back to doing videos. I have been way too tired 😢I hope you are well

[@krisscola]

@@RockinRaffisHomeCooking HAPPY!!!~

[@patmalvin1358]

Sorry a soft roll would never do, need good crusty Italian bread

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Everyone has a different preference, however Amoroso rolls are soft like this which make it an authentic hoagie.

[@ramencurry6672]

Amosoros does come in medium level crusty if you have a direct connection to the bakery and can get fresh batches in the morning. Those are actually the BEST versions of Amorosos hoagie rolls. Better versions of hoagie rolls are the semi crusty hoagie rolls from Sarcones Bakery in South Philly and other similar types. Another good version is surprisingly some of the rolls from Publix supermarket in Florida

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

CHEESE STICKS TO HOAGIE ROLL SIMPLETON AND NEVER SOAK YOUR HOAGIE ROLL +++ NO OLIVE OILS PUT OIL ++RED WINE VINEGAR OVER LETTUCE ++ TOMATOES SIMPLETON

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Ahhh what? Don’t worry it all goes down the same stomach no matter what order goes first 😂 there are no rules ❤

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

@@RockinRaffisHomeCooking ...i grew up making HOAGIES in Philly i/ver had ELDERLEY Tell about CHEESE STICKING TO THEIR DENTURES make it Lettuce Tomatoes on FIRST Then your HOAGIE OIL and RED WINE VINEGAR Teenagers all wanted yellow MUSTARD Not READY for Daddys HOAGIE W/HOT+cherry Peppers+ But They all WANTED THAT DiLL Pickle on The side NuFF said Gotta Go P.S. PATHMARK SUPER MRKTS just went BELLY Up Not Listening to Their CUSTOMERS

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Ohhhh, who has Amoroso's??? I will google it. NO keeping those to yourself, LA!

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

I got it from Smart and final extra in Glendale California. When I discovered it there few years ago I was in heaven

[@jjspinny]

LOT BETTER BREAD OUT THERE.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

What brand are you referring to?

[@spacegrass2738]

Put some salt n pepper on them veggies dude

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

It doesn’t need it if you know what you’re doing. With all the Italian seasoning flavor and the olive oil mixed in well together, no reason to use salt and pepper. But to each their own, I think there’s enough salt products already in the meats that you really don’t need to add anymore and as far as pepper, you don’t really need it when you’re using Italian seasonings

[@jjspinny]

SORRY THATS WONDER BREAD.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Oh hell no you didn’t just say that? I guess you know nothing about a real hoagie then. 😂

[@PennStacker]

Amaroso is terrible. Liscios is way better. I left after one minute because of the knife commercial. 😂✌🏻

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

The knife is really amazing and it wasn’t a knife commercial. Amarosso is all I have here in California. Why is Liscios better?

[@richardlane106]

Just a stupid knife commercial...

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

It’s your opinion. Actually this was one of the smoothest knives I have ever used. But your wrong it’s not a knife commercial it’s a Hoagie sandwich

[@henryottis295]

Had to mute the horrible music.

[@RockinRaffisHomeCooking]

Sorry you must not like heavy metal. Choices are hard when you are stuck with using copy write music.

[@franklindenmuth5887]

Do not buy rolls in a plastic bag. They are soft and mushy with no Chrisp crust. Total garbage.