Jul 17 2026
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Alabama Grinder Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Grilled chicken, pepperjack cheese, pickles, shredded red cabbage, housemade smoked tomato jam, and Alabama white sauce grilled on a local hoagie

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Smoked Tomato Jam

    In a saucepan, combine ripe tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Blend until smooth and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make Alabama White Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Grill Chicken

    Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Slice the grilled chicken into strips.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On a hoagie roll, layer grilled chicken, pepperjack cheese, pickles, shredded red cabbage, a generous spoonful of smoked tomato jam, and drizzle with Alabama white sauce.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Place the assembled hoagies on a grill or sandwich press, grilling until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted, about 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Cut the hoagies in half and serve immediately with extra smoked tomato jam and Alabama white sauce on the side.

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