A Real Maine Italian Recipe

Ingredients for A Real Maine Italian

• Deli Ham
• 4 ounces thinly sliced cheese (cheddar, provolone, or your choice)
• Sour Dill Pickles
• Tomatoes
• Greek Olives
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
• Hoagie Rolls
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

How to Make A Real Maine Italian

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
2. Cut sub rolls in half, almost all the way through, leaving a hinge.
3. Layer 2 ounces of thinly sliced cheese (cheddar, provolone, or your choice) on each roll.
4. Add 4 ounces of your chosen meat (ham, roast beef, turkey, etc.) to each roll.
5. Top with 1/4 cup of thinly sliced dill pickles, 1/2 a medium tomato thinly sliced, 4 sliced black olives, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup of thinly sliced green bell pepper.
6. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
7. Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8. Broil in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, toast in a pan on medium-low for 2-3 minutes per side.
9. Enjoy your authentic Maine Italian sandwich!