Why are Deli Subs better than homemade ones?

Today, we make a classic Italian hoagie and another one of my favorites as we discuss 6 sandwich tips to make better deli-style subs at home.

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0:00 The Six Sandwich Tips
0:28 What I look for in a great sandwich
0:59 1. Bread choice matters
1:54 2. Always lubricate
3:10 3. Fat carries flavor
4:58 4. Season your vegetables
6:13 5. Craft it thoughtfully
8:13 6. Wrap it
8:37 Taste Test

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MISC. DETAILS
Music: Provided by Epidemic Sound
Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A6400 w/ Sony 30mm f3.5 & 18-105mm F4
Voice recorded on Shure MV7
Edited in: Premiere Pro

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[flammablewater]

Every sandwich is better when someone else makes it for you. That's just science.

[lcusatis]

Pro Tip: make sure when you are wrapping your subs to tuck the paper into the center of the sandwich so that when you unwrap it you can get the oil/mayo all over your hands and lap. This really helps recreate the true feel of getting a Wawa or Sheetz sub.

[connorhulegaard]

I made sandwiches for a living for a few years. One trick that will improve your construction is to not completely cut through the bread. Leave about a centimeter connected to act and a little hinge. Then you won’t have to worry about the tomatoes sliding around so much. Helps keeps the lubricants sealed up inside the sando too.

[nylonnerves]

Thank you so much. Me and my GF have been strugling moneywise and we both had huge cravings for Subway for some reason. We are Finnish and there are not many alternatives to Subway in Finland and we didn’t want to buy those soggy subs from the store so we just gathered up some money and I made us some breads. Now we have like 8 breads worth of subway but better and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for these hoagie-videos.

❤️

[CorbinBlanchardDesign]

When he said "sandwich, " I really felt that. That really hit home for me because I have eaten a sandwich.

[MangoldProject]

Why did I watch this on an empty stomach at 3 AM?

[amysaucier]

I feel like taking a single bite from any of these sandwiches would be enough to make me cry. They all look so good.

[Kamran.R]

I always found the shredded lettuce was the game changer between a homeade hero and store bought one.

[johnmal]

I owned a deli for years. To this day I always, always wrap the homemade subs its just better it really is. Especially meatball, chicken parms and philly cheese steaks. Great advice. Buy boars head if you can its worth the extra money. Chop the lettuce tomatoes and onion together and add your favorite Italian dressing or make your own. Its a whole new world of flavor on a sub.

[shaunjohnwood]

ok. You brought tears to my eyes with the wrapping portion.. I have been using all these "fast food" style extras at home for about 20 years.. wax wrapping a sub like that can be a game changer, I would host family get togethers, and would spend the event prepping/cooking/serving and do little details like that, and everyone would say "Oh come enjoy yourself" .. but when I serve food, everyone is silent, like they are trying the best food from the fanciest restaurant, brings me complete happiness when it all comes together!

[mip]

I also like to leave them in the fridge sometimes if they're a cold sub to let the flavors sit together for longer

[clarissarenteria]

Thanks to this video, I've been amping up my sandwich game. Holy crap!! They are 10X better! I took into account everything you said about acidity, flavoring veggies, making sure I can see juices when I squeeze it. Everything's worked! I made a Ciabatta Chipotle Chicken sandwich using your advice and today made a Chicken Parm Sandwich using the same techniques. *Chef's Kiss* Thank you!

[daniellol]

My biggest improvement in sandwich making was seasoning the veggies beforehand

[tristanknobluach]

This guy is REALLY in depth about fuckin' sandwiches, feel like I took a mini culinary class.

[VinceVaca]

Man your videos are not just videos, they are a class. 👏

[joshc]

It really is important to season your vegetables, especially tomatoes. My mom introduced me to tomato sandwiches when i was younger, which is just mayo, a few slices of tomato (preferably fresh heirlooms), and most importantly, salt and pepper. It's surprising how good of a sandwich it is for how simple it is.

[dmar]

The algorithm is having a field day with me today.

[Grayald]

"Without good bread you cannot have a good sandwich."

Truer words were never spoken. This cannot be stressed enough.

[toby]

You can buy the ovens that Subway use to toast their buns. It's an airfryer-microwave combo that hits the perfect balance between heat and crispiness

[jbaby]

After watching your videos I made myself the Italian sandwich using your hoagie recipe and it is the best sandwich I've ever made. I am so proud of myself and I will never go back to a boring sandwich lol.