Primanti Brothers Sandwich

History

Primanti Brothers restaurant opened in Pittsburgh's Strip District in 1933, founded by Joe Primanti to feed the truck drivers and market workers who needed a fast, all-in-one meal. The genius was putting the coleslaw and french fries inside the sandwich so drivers could eat with one hand. It became a Pittsburgh institution and a symbol of the city's working-class identity, open nearly around the clock and beloved by generations of Pittsburghers.

Ingredients

• Thick-sliced Italian bread
• Grilled capicola, kielbasa, or pastrami
• Sliced tomato
• Provolone cheese
• Coleslaw (vinegar-dressed)
• French fries (thin, griddled)
• Salt and pepper

How to Make

1. 1Grill or griddle your chosen meat until hot and slightly charred.
2. 2Place provolone on the meat and let it melt.
3. 3Griddle thin-cut fries until crispy.
4. 4Dress shredded cabbage with vinegar, salt and pepper for a simple slaw.
5. 5On a thick slice of Italian bread, layer the meat and cheese.
6. 6Pile on a generous heap of fries.
7. 7Add a scoop of coleslaw and sliced tomato.
8. 8Top with the second slice of bread, press lightly, and serve immediately.

Known for it

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  Primanti Bros. Restaurant and BarPittsburgh, PA