A super Sandwich ---- The Muffuletta

From Wikipedia: The muffuletta (with numerous alternate spellings) is a type of Sicilian bread, as well as a sandwich in New Orleans, Louisiana, which is made with that bread. Like many of the foreign-influenced names found in New Orleans. Locals pronounce the word "muff-uh-LOT-uh." The proprietors of Central Grocery pronounce it "moo-foo-LET-ta." The bread is a large, round, and somewhat flat loaf, around 10 inches (25 cm) across. It has a sturdy texture, and is described as being somewhat similar to focaccia.

The muffuletta sandwich originated in 1906 at Central Grocery, which was operated by Salvatore Lupo, a Sicilian immigrant. The sandwich is popular with city natives and visitors, and has been described as "one of the great sandwiches of the world". Central Grocery still serves the sandwich using the original recipe.

I served the Muffuletta for dinner during the Super Bowl. Mr. Tastebuds was disappointed that I did not make the bread....geesh! Besides the store-bought bread comment he seemed to enjoy it but I can only judge by how he wolfed it down.





Muffuletta
Recipe adapted from various sources

Olive Salad:
2/3 cup Green olives, pitted and -coarsely chopped
2/3 cup Black olives, pitted and -coarsely chopped
1/4 cup Pimiento, chopped
1/4 cup drained, chopped cocktail onions
3 Cloves garlic, finely minced
1 Fillet anchovy, mashed
1 tablespoon Capers
1/3 cup Finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 cup Olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Sandwich:
1 large Loaf Italian Bread
1/3 pound Hard salami, very thinly -sliced or you can use leftover turkey
1/3 pound Ham, very thinly sliced
1/3 pound Provolone, thinly sliced

Olive Salad:
Mix all the ingredients together. Cover and allow to marinate over night or a minimum of 12 hours.

Sandwich:
Slice loaf in half horizontally and slightly scoop out insides. Layer on salami, ham and Provolone. Spread on olive spread at least 3/4-inch thick. Replace top half of loaf and cut into serving size pieces.



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