the muffaletta sandwhich
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Yes this Sandwich is sooo good that it deserves the word THE at the beginning. This is a Famous and Legendary Italian Sandwich that was started in New Orleans. The Original and best place to get one is at Central Grocery on Decatur street. People stand in line for this ginormous thing! It is made with round Italian Bread that averages 10in in diameter but I like to use the long Italian bread, it's easier to find and feeds more people. You will love the taste of all the meats, cheese and Olive salad! Now don't skimp on the olive salad. That is what makes it so good! You have to try this!
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Ingredients For the muffaletta sandwhich
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110 in round italian bread or long italian bread loaf
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1/4 lbmozzarella cheese
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1/4 lbprovolone cheese
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1/4 lbpound ham
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1/4 lbhard salami
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1/4 lbmortadella
- OLIVE SALAD RECIPE:
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1 1/2 cquality pimento-stuffed olives, crushed or coarsely chopped
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1/2 cpitted kalamata olives, crushed or coarsely chopped (standard black olives may be used)
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1 cgiardiniera (italian pickled salad including cauliflower , carrots, celery, and onion. this can be found in the pickle aisle at the grocery store.)
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2pepperoncinis, chopped
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2 Tbspcapers, chopped
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2 lgstalks celery, finely chopped
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3-4fresh cloves garlic, minced
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1 Tbspfresh oregano, chopped
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1 Tbspfresh italian parsley, chopped
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2 Tbspred wine vinegar
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1 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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1 tspcrushed red pepper
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1 cquality extra-virgin olive oil
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How To Make the muffaletta sandwhich
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1Combine ingredients for the olive salad and place in a jar with lid. Refrigerate over night (24 hours is best) to allow flavors to marinate. DO NOT use your food processor because it will chop the ingredients too finely. A knife works just fine to crush the olives and chop the giardiniera.
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2Assembling the sandwich:On the bottom half of the sliced bread, layer deli meats and cheeses as desired.
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3Spread a generous portion of olive salad on top of the meat and cheese.
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4Brush oil from the olive salad on the inside of the top bread layer and place on top of sandwich.
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5Cut sandwich up and feed to hungry people!
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6TIP: This is also great warmed up so the cheese melts. When I warm mine I put it in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes. Also This olive salad can be used as a bruschetta spread on toasted bread, or as a tasty addition to pastas, salads, or dips.
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