R.I. HOT OVEN GRINDER
"Grinder," pronounced "grahyn-dah" by native Rhode Islanders, is Italian-American slang for dock worker. Aptly named, it took a lot of chewing or grinding to eat the hard crusted bread used to make the sandwich. Lore has it, the grinder was invented by Giovanni Amato, an Italian baker, who came up with a portable inexpensive...
Provided by star pooley
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut loaf of Italian bread in half; slice through sandwich half - lengthwise, deep enough to open and fill with ingredients.
- 2. On one side of bread - layer onion slices, tomato slices, lettuce, pepper rings, or pepperoncinis.
- 3. Spread Italian meats and cheese, overlapping.
- 4. Generously drizzle olive oil and add a few splashes of red wine vinegar. Add seasoning if you wish.
- 5. Press sides of bread together and voila!
- 6. Rhode Islanders often leave the sandwich open and place it in the oven until the cheese melts - let the temperature rise to 350 degrees.
- 7. NOTE: After WWII, as Italian food grew in popularity in the United States and many cultures became assimilated, the use of other meats and cheeses infiltrated the grinder - turkey, roast beef, American and Swiss cheese. Even mayonnaise and mustard elbowed their way in. With the advent of chain restaurants, all sorts of grinders can be had and named for the type of bread used - baguette, ciabatta, barra, foccacia. In Rhode Island, the Italian grinder has hit the sauce big time: meatball, chicken parm, and eggplant grinders abound.
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GangsterParrot
[email protected]This recipe is not worth trying. It's a waste of time and money.
illboi1986yt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sandwich turned out terrible. I don't know what went wrong.
Nita Harris
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The sandwich was not good and I wouldn't make it again.
Cindy Brady
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The bread was soggy and the fillings were bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
PsychoLaw
[email protected]This sandwich is so good! I love the combination of flavors and the bread is always so crispy.
AHMED HARUN ABDUL WAKIL
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The bread is always crispy and the fillings are always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
stephanie gray
[email protected]This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also great for parties or potlucks.
bilal ricky
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The hot peppers added just the right amount of heat and the overall flavor of the sandwich was incredible.
Bruno Sithole
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are delicious! I love that I can customize the sandwich with my favorite toppings.
Mantwa Thomas
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The combination of flavors is perfect and the sandwich is always so hearty and satisfying.
mackenson thelemaque
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sandwiches and they were gone in no time.
ADIKAH FEDDY
[email protected]This grinder sandwich was amazing! The bread was crispy and the fillings were so flavorful. I especially loved the hot peppers and the mozzarella cheese. I will definitely be making this again.