The Best Sandwich You’ll Ever Make (Deli-Quality) | Epicurious 101

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto demonstrates how to make the best deli-quality sandwich you've ever had at home.

Director: Parisa Kosari
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Boris Khaykin
Featuring: Frank Proto
Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Sahara Pagan
Production Manager: Janine Dispense
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Aaron Snell
Sound Recordist: Z Jadwick
Production Assistant: Albie Smith
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Associate Culinary Producer: Leslie Raney
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo



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[lesigh]

I like imagining he had a bad experience at the deli today and went "Fine, I'll do it myself. Get the cameras rolling."

[necrogenesis]

One thing he forgot to do if he was making it authentic deli-style is wrap it in parchment to compress everything.

[Imsosappy]

"Since I'm a child"

I feel that Frank

[fairdose]

There should be a video on what type of breads go with which kind of meats and fillings.

[endershader]

Everything here is 10/10 and I'd love to make a quick suggestion that I love, especially if this is for a lunch: wrap the sandwich in wax paper. Why? 1. is keeps your lovely, super loaded sandwich together and 2. it makes it feel even more "special". I don't know how else to explain and is 100% not needed... but something about unwrapping a present to yourself just tastes better XD

[anniecolson]

Made these sandwiches for lunch with some ingredient swaps tonight (different cheese and meat) and added cucumbers per my kiddo's request. It was PHENOMENAL. The only thing to make it better would be if it were garden season. I'm ready for garden tomatoes instead of grocery store tomatoes! Thanks, Frank!

[Drnaynay]

I'm scrolling through the comments, and haven't seen one about Frank harvesting his own wheat!!
Has he come a long way, or have we??

[shaunbudka]

This is not the best sandwich you'll ever make but it could be. WRAP YOUR SANDWICHES and let them sit for 10 minutes. THEN it will be the best sandwich you'll ever make.

[patrickmuir]

those pickles aren't small, they are actually a perfectly adequate size. and they probably have a nice personality

[marigi-]

I like Frank's presentation, straight to the point

[crazyguitar]

I started chopping my tomatoes into small pieces for my burgers and sandwiches, brings the same structural improvement on the sandwich that the chopped lettuce does

[lauraalbert]

I made grilled ham and Gruyère sandwiches the other day. I sliced apples with my mandolin and added those for crunch. Heaven!!🤤🤤

[deniseheins]

Love this. I used to manage a tea room and we were sticklers about presentation of our sandwiches. So happy to see you salting those tomatoes!

[chriscraig]

If I'm making a perfect sandwich it'll need Duke's mayo and a hint of dijon mixed on both sides, hot chile relish, a layer of richer salami or ham with the turkey, and a seasoned vinegarette to toss the veg in before assembling.

[bryancook]

Frank is great! Please have him do more recipes! He explains every choice, step, and technique. Plus he is entertaining.

[babytiny]

The thing that changed my life was adding cheese doritos on top of the lettuce in a wrap or sandwich, the texture is so satisfying and it's a must every time for me now. Might seem cheap and ghetto but it's all about the texture, adds so much

[yvonnecusmano]

Mayo on top AND bottom, pepper on the Turkey layer, EVOO ALWAYS!

[AlpcanAras]

You can handle the ingredients you dont like but you cant handle stale bread, I agree that bread is the key piece

[jamesmyrick]

Thrilled to hear Frank stress the importance of having uniform taste and texture in every bite.

[Rianna]

I love chef Frank's enthusiasm for food!
He has really thought this through and I appreciate that!