Jul 14 2026
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Italian Grinder Recipe

Inspired by BellaBrava
Time20m
Serves1

Cotto ham, genoa salami, Mortadella, hot capicola, smoked provolone, Calabrian chili, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli.

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Ingredients

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Meats

Cheese

Vegetables

Condiments

Bread

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the tomato into thin rounds.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Meats and Cheese

    Layer the cotto ham, genoa salami, mortadella, hot capicola, and smoked provolone in the order of your preference on a cutting board.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the sub sandwich roll horizontally, making sure not to cut all the way through. This will create a hinge for the sandwich.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Spread the Aioli

    Spread 2 tablespoons of garlic aioli on the inside of each side of the sandwich roll.

  2. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of the roll, layer the cotto ham first, followed by the genoa salami, mortadella, hot capicola, and then the smoked provolone.

  3. 6

    Add the Vegetables

    Top the meats and cheese with the lettuce, sliced tomato, and sprinkle the Calabrian chili over the top.

Final Touch

  1. 7

    Close and Serve

    Close the sandwich by folding the top half over the fillings. Press down gently to secure. Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately.

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