New York Italian Hero Sub/Hoagie/Grinder Demystified...

The New York Italian Hero. Whether you call it a deli-style Italian sub, hoagie, grinder, or whatever, I call it absolutely delicious! To make a good one you need good quality Italian cold cuts. For this classic Italian hero, we added capicola (also known as gabagool, coppa, cappy), salami, pepperoni, Boar's Head ham, and provolone cheese. Topped with a delicious oil and vinegar dressing, shredded lettuce mix, onions, tomatoes, and cherry peppers, this deli sub has it all! I hope you enjoy this Italian sandwich! This is the first episode in the Italian hero/sandwich series.

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[timtresch]

wrapping the sandwich is the most overlooked step people NEVER do at home because why would you wrap a sandwich in your kitchen that your going to eat right there, but it gets everything in the sandwich to compress down and tightens up the whole package, critical finishing touch.

[CThangaraj]

Mouth is literally watering during this whole video. Soaking the onions and marinating the lettuce makes total sense. Keeps the lettuce fresh and softens the onion.

[youbikewithatube]

The fact that you are not afraid to use and show regular ingredients like Kirkland brand products, and your content is solid, concise and down to earth for regular people who love making good food earned you a like and a sub.

[codacreator]

I’m a huge sandwich lover. I could quite literally eat one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of my life and never get tired of them. The endless variety of ingredients makes it one of the most versatile foods on the planet. While people have tried to do the same with pizza, it is nowhere near as simple as the good old sandwich. Italian Hero is one of the best ever. Thanks for sharing!

[tazmane]

I know this is an older video, but man, your videos are really growing on me...I have shared them with a number of people. You are just down to earth, simple ingredients, right in your home...I love it.

[deebee]

I make these all the time, and have never thought of pre-seasoning my lettuce. That is a fantastic idea.

[lizzierose]

Grew up in N. Jersey eating Italian Heroes just like that! Love them!

[B__C]

Living in the Philly area, I've had MANY Italian subs/hoagies. It's one of my favorite sandwiches. In my opinion, the bread makes the sandwich, so a seeded roll is a must. I roast Italian long hot peppers in olive oil, with basil, and garlic and spread that on the sandwich.

[j.p.]

I was 21 years old and a southern hillbilly when I went to Reading, Pa. to pick up my 18 year old soon to be wife. She lived just down the street from a sandwich shop called Sammy's and she invited me to go down for an Italian sandwich. Being naive and from a good old southern family I blurted out that I wanted one of those WOP jobs she was always talking about. After shushing me about not saying that out loud, especially in an Italian sandwich shop, I had what turned out to be a 60 year love of Italian sandwiches. I'm now 80, still love Italian sandwiches and my wife of 58 years. Honestly, I had no idea what WOP stood for or that it was considered a derogatory term for early Italian immigrants without papers. I am going to try and make one of these things myself this weekend.

[mrmike]

Hot capicola, Genoa salami, provolone, hot peppers, topped with leftover pasta sauce and baked in the oven. Two Italian brothers who owned a sandwich shop in my hometown introduced me to that one. I make that sandwich whenever I have leftover sauce.

[Gerisheng]

I've lived on the west coast for decades now and this video made me crazy. It's been so long since I had a "real" Italian hoagie, and now I know how to make my own. Your recipe looks EXACTLY like what I remember from growing up and I can't wait to try it. Thank you!

[deborahmeyer]

i am an ex-pat long island girl who has lived on the jersey shore for a loooong time. you made me miss my rockville centre roots and the fact that we ate heroes....now i eat subs. love your channel and keep up the good work!!!!

[levitodd]

Always extra vinegar for me, the tang sets these sandwiches way above any other in my book.

[joannparker]

Finally! Thank you. I live in Austin and there’s NOBODY that comes close to what I remember from up east. I seriously crave these, after all these 52 years.

[nysavvy]

Love this..and you used real Italian bread with seeds...The only way to go...The crisper the better. Those cold cuts are my kryptonite. I can only buy what I will use that day or I'll pick on them all night until they're gone! That hero and some good potato salad and I'm in heaven. Thanks making me hungry!

[UrbanDefenseSystems]

I had a smile throughout the whole video. Easy and concise. Thank you.

[farmerbob]

I like that you rinsed the onion, dressed the lettuce as well as the sandwich, made a boat out of the bread and used deli-sliced cold cuts. Hard to find but I like good Mortadella on mine to get a little of that “livery” flavor. A+ on your version Chef!

[marschallfamily]

Dude! Your vids are awesome! You need to get a show on The Food Chanel. Great content. I appreciate your expertise and the clear way you describe the recipes.

[juliapowell]

Definitely making this! My husband and I have been on a Italian sub kick recently. Nothing better than homemade.

[clr]

Wrapping sandwiches then slicing is my favorite part. From hoagies to cheesesteaks to breakfast sandwiches. Absolutely get excited once I begin wrapping knowing I will soon see the fruits of my labor. 👍🏽