Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 28 minutes ago
There were two distinct “po’ boy” sandwiches in my childhood: this one, made with deli meats, and another made from seafood, which will be the subject of another recipe. In other parts of the country, this sandwich might also be called a hoagie. This particular sandwich was one of a number of pre-made, paper-wrapped choices available in the reach-in fridge at the delicatessen where they were made. This one was considered classic, and is a favorite sandwich of mine, and so we are recording it for posterity.
It is not a complicated sandwich. Normally, when I make a sandwich, I like to put some leafy greens on it. This sandwich has none. You can use some, but then it won’t be this sandwich, with its extremely characteristic flavor profile.
The bread used for this sandwich was a roughly 10-12” long torpedo roll, or a mini-baguette. Resist the urge to use fancy bread for this: a light bread with an open crumb and crispy crust is perfect. Since it has no leaves on it and is made mainly of preserved meat, this sandwich is a very good one for hikes or picnics.
Makes 2 sandwiches.
Equipment:
• optionally: paper for wrapping sandwiches
Ingredients:
2 ea torpedo rolls
8 slices roasted ham
8 slices beef salami
10 slices spicy genoa salami
4 slices provolone Or havarti
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp diced pimentos
Procedure:
1. Toast the buns whole briefly before slicing them open to ensure the outer crust is nice and crispy. This step may be skipped if the sandwiches are to be wrapped and transported before eating.
2. Apply the mayonnaise somewhat carelessly to the split rolls, about 1 Tbsp per sandwich. The occasional gob of mayonnaise is part of the thrill.
3. Apply the diced pimentos to one side of the sandwich, about 1/2 Tbsp per sandwich.
4. Arrange the ham slices, possibly folded, atop the pimentos.
5. Arrange the cheese atop the ham.
6. Shingle the beef and genoa salami alternately, starting and ending with the genoa.
7. Enjoy with potato chips and/or a pickle spear.
Music: bensound.com/royalty-free-music
There were two distinct “po’ boy” sandwiches in my childhood: this one, made with deli meats, and another made from seafood, which will be the subject of another recipe. In other parts of the country, this sandwich might also be called a hoagie. This particular sandwich was one of a number of pre-made, paper-wrapped choices available in the reach-in fridge at the delicatessen where they were made. This one was considered classic, and is a favorite sandwich of mine, and so we are recording it for posterity.
It is not a complicated sandwich. Normally, when I make a sandwich, I like to put some leafy greens on it. This sandwich has none. You can use some, but then it won’t be this sandwich, with its extremely characteristic flavor profile.
The bread used for this sandwich was a roughly 10-12” long torpedo roll, or a mini-baguette. Resist the urge to use fancy bread for this: a light bread with an open crumb and crispy crust is perfect. Since it has no leaves on it and is made mainly of preserved meat, this sandwich is a very good one for hikes or picnics.
Makes 2 sandwiches.
Equipment:
• optionally: paper for wrapping sandwiches
Ingredients:
2 ea torpedo rolls
8 slices roasted ham
8 slices beef salami
10 slices spicy genoa salami
4 slices provolone Or havarti
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp diced pimentos
Procedure:
1. Toast the buns whole briefly before slicing them open to ensure the outer crust is nice and crispy. This step may be skipped if the sandwiches are to be wrapped and transported before eating.
2. Apply the mayonnaise somewhat carelessly to the split rolls, about 1 Tbsp per sandwich. The occasional gob of mayonnaise is part of the thrill.
3. Apply the diced pimentos to one side of the sandwich, about 1/2 Tbsp per sandwich.
4. Arrange the ham slices, possibly folded, atop the pimentos.
5. Arrange the cheese atop the ham.
6. Shingle the beef and genoa salami alternately, starting and ending with the genoa.
7. Enjoy with potato chips and/or a pickle spear.
Music: bensound.com/royalty-free-music
