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The Classic Rhode Island Grinder Recipe

Experience the authentic taste of Rhode Island with this epic grinder recipe! Forget your ordinary sandwiches – this 'torpedo' roll masterpiece is piled high with Italian cold cuts, melted cheese, and fresh veggies. Learn how to build the ultimate grinder, a sandwich so legendary it's known by many names: sub, hero, hoagie, po'boy... but in Rhode Island, it's simply a grinder. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 662.5 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Classic Rhode Island Grinder

  • 1 (8 inch) torpedo roll
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 large tomato slices
  • 4 large leaves romaine lettuce
  • part of 6 ounces assorted Italian deli meat
  • part of 6 ounces assorted Italian deli meat
  • part of 6 ounces assorted Italian deli meat
  • part of 6 ounces assorted Italian deli meat
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • part of 6 ounces assorted Italian deli meat (capicola)

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How to Make The Classic Rhode Island Grinder

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Brush the inside of the torpedo roll generously with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar.
  3. Layer 1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onions on one half of the roll.
  4. Top the onions with 2 large tomato slices.
  5. Add 4 large leaves of romaine lettuce.
  6. Arrange 6 ounces of assorted Italian meats (capicola, salami, mortadella, etc.) evenly over the lettuce.
  7. Layer 4 ounces of thinly sliced provolone cheese on top of the meats.
  8. Carefully place the other half of the roll on top, pressing gently to secure.
  9. Slice the grinder in half at an angle.
  10. Place the open-faced grinder under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove from the broiler and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

76 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

92g

Carbs

14g

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