Jul 13 2026

Italian Grinder Recipe

Time30m
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 the lettuce thoroughly and dry it. Slice the tomato into thin rounds.

  2. 2

    Slice the Bread

    Take the large sub roll and slice it lengthwise, ensuring not to cut all the way through, creating a hinge.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Meats

    Begin layering the meats on the bottom half of the sub roll: start with cotto ham, then add genoa salami, followed by mortadella, and top it off with hot capicola.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese

    Place the smoked provolone slices over the meats, ensuring even coverage.

  3. 5

    Add Vegetables and Condiments

    Sprinkle the Calabrian chili over the cheese, then add the washed lettuce and sliced tomato. Finally, drizzle the garlic aioli generously over the top.

Finishing Touch

  1. 6

    Close the Sandwich

    Carefully close the sandwich by folding the top half of the roll over the fillings.

  2. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Cut the sandwich into halves or quarters for easier handling and serve immediately.

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