Why is a submarine sandwich called a sub?

Subs are called subs because they look like subs. Rumor has it that the sub sandwich comes from New London, CT where in WW2 it was home to the navy's largest ship yard. It was originally called a grinder but when Italian-American immigrants who worked in the shipyards started ordering over 500 sandwiches a day the name was changed to "sub". However since these were being made before WW2, it is just a rumor.

Why were subs called grinders?

Subs are harder to chew through than your typical sandwich so they often were called grinders.

What are the favorite types of Italian salami?

Genoa salami is usually made with pork and contains seasonings such as garlic, black and white peppercorns and red wine. It has a soft texture and is mild. Pepperoni is seasoned with chilis and paprika and is slightly smoky. Calabrese salami contains Calabrian peppers making it a bit spicy. Soppresatta is a leaner salami often with a touch of clove, cinnamon and rosemary. Toscano salami is made with red wine.

Chopped Italian Sub - This Is How I Cook

Description

I love subs and this chopped Italian sub is one of my faves! Perfect picnic food and it can be customized to your tastes!

Ingredients

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1/2 c thinly sliced red onion
4 oz ham, sliced into thin strips (I used some turkey)
4 oz
provolone, sliced into thin strips or mozzarella or your favorite cheese
4 oz salami of your choice
1 c
shredded head lettuce or romaine
1/3 c
sliced roasted red peppers, dried well
1/4 c
sliced drained peperoncini, banana peppers or giardinera
Sauce:
1/3 c
mayonnaise
2 T
store-bought basil pesto
2 T
red wine vinegar
1/2 t each
onion powder and Italian seasoning,
2 T drained and chopped capers
2 T fresh chopped Italian parsley
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4
(8″) ciabatta rolls or hoagie rolls halved, toasted
(1 chopped tomato, optional)

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Instructions

Toss onion, ham, provolone, salamis, lettuce, red peppers, and peperoncini in a large bowl.

In a mixing cup, combine mayonnaise, pesto, vinegar, seasonings, capers and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add to chopped ham mixture and toss with a spatula or spoon until coated.

Divide mixture evenly between rolls. Serve with a Diet Coke!

Notes

Please see post above for serving suggestions and substitutions.