Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 round loaf of Italian bread
- 1/2 cup of Louisiana hot sauce
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup of chopped green olives
- 1/4 cup of chopped black olives
- 1/4 cup of chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup of chopped pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup of chopped celery
- 1/4 cup of chopped red onion
- 1/4 pound of sliced ham
- 1/4 pound of sliced salami
- 1/4 pound of sliced mortadella
- 1/4 pound of sliced provolone cheese
Special equipment needed:
- Large mixing bowl
- Bread knife
- Cutting board
- Panini press or grill
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Louisiana hot sauce, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
2. Add the chopped green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, celery, and red onion to the bowl and mix well.
3. Cut the round loaf of Italian bread in half horizontally and scoop out some of the bread from the top and bottom halves to create a hollow space.
4. Spread the olive mixture evenly on both halves of the bread.
5. Layer the sliced ham, salami, mortadella, and provolone cheese on the bottom half of the bread.
6. Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich and press down firmly.
7. Heat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
8. Place the sandwich on the press or grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
9. Remove the sandwich from the press or grill and let it cool for a few minutes.
10. Cut the sandwich into quarters and serve.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 8-10 minutes
Temperature:
Panini press or grill: medium-high heat
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 640
Fat: 40g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Protein: 32g
Sodium: 2,180mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Any type of hot sauce can be used instead of Louisiana hot sauce.
- Any type of bread can be used instead of Italian bread.
- Any type of deli meat and cheese can be used instead of ham, salami, mortadella, and provolone cheese.
- Any type of pickled vegetables can be used instead of green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, celery, and red onion.
Variations:
- Add lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise to the sandwich for a more traditional muffuletta.
- Use a different type of cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar.
- Add sliced avocado or bacon to the sandwich.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a serrated bread knife to cut the Italian bread.
- Make sure to scoop out enough of the bread from the top and bottom halves to create a hollow space for the filling.
- Press down firmly on the sandwich before cooking to help the ingredients stick together.
- Use a panini press or grill to get the bread crispy and the cheese melted.
Storage instructions:
The sandwich can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the sandwich in a panini press or grill for a few minutes until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the sandwich on a large platter and garnish with chopped parsley.
Garnishes:
Chopped parsley
Pairings:
- Potato chips
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
Suggested side dishes:
- Potato salad
- Macaroni salad
- Grilled vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the bread is not crispy enough, cook the sandwich for a few more minutes.
- If the cheese is not melted enough, cook the sandwich for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to store the sandwich in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use a clean cutting board and knife to prepare the ingredients.
- Wash your hands before and after handling food.
Food history:
The muffuletta sandwich originated in New Orleans in the early 1900s and is traditionally made with Italian bread, ham, salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, and a pickled vegetable salad.
Flavor profiles:
The Louisiana hot sauce adds a spicy kick to the sandwich, while the pickled vegetables add a tangy and briny flavor. The deli meat and cheese provide a salty and savory taste.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the sandwich with a cold beer or a glass of iced tea.
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