Primanti-Style Sandwiches

Primanti-Style Sandwiches

Total Time
1h 32m
35m prep · 57m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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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.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 3 cups olive oil
  • 4 potatoes , sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 0.25 pounds thinly sliced capicola
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese , 1 ounce
  • 4 slices provolone cheese , 1 ounce
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese , 1 ounce
  • 8 thicks slices Italian bread
  • 4 thins slices onion , Optional
  • 4 thins slices tomato , Optional

Instructions

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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