Do you make Subs (Hoagies, Heros, Grinders, etc) at home?

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I rarely make subs/hoagies due to there being a Jersey Mike's ten minutes away, and I don't want to buy all the elements needed to make a sub like their Original Italian, Mike's Way.

I do make paninis and Cubanos on the Griddler, but most of my paninis are very simple, so I don't need to buy a bunch of stuff.

CD
Never had Jersey Mike's, but I have had Firehouse Subs one time. That was pretty decent. And my boss and I will occasionally order from Jimmy John's for lunch and have it delivered.

I also love Subway. I know a lot of people aren't fond of them for many reasons, but I happen to like them, so...
 
Never had Jersey Mike's, but I have had Firehouse Subs one time. That was pretty decent. And my boss and I will occasionally order from Jimmy John's for lunch and have it delivered.

I also love Subway. I know a lot of people aren't fond of them for many reasons, but I happen to like them, so...

You gotta' try Jersey Mike's. Lots of meat, everything sliced when you order -- no bins of meats and cheeses sliced who knows when (or where). They also have a size called a 'Mini" that is the perfect size for me. I'm satisfied, but don't feel like I need a nap after eating it.

CD
 
I rarely make subs/hoagies due to there being a Jersey Mike's ten minutes away, and I don't want to buy all the elements needed to make a sub like their Original Italian, Mike's Way.

I do make paninis and Cubanos on the Griddler, but most of my paninis are very simple, so I don't need to buy a bunch of stuff.

CD
That's my favorite!
 
You gotta' try Jersey Mike's. Lots of meat, everything sliced when you order -- no bins of meats and cheeses sliced who knows when (or where). They also have a size called a 'Mini" that is the perfect size for me. I'm satisfied, but don't feel like I need a nap after eating it.

CD
Oooo, a mini. Yep, that's what I would get. With those sub places, some of those sandwiches are massive and I can never eat the whole thing. The older I've gotten, the less I can eat in one sitting.

I'll have to try them soon.
 
Bake bread, smells good, plaster on butter = it's easy :mrgreen:
grab 2 pieces, throw on tomato = it's easy :mrgreen:
grab 2 pieces, toast, add peanut butter = it's easy :mrgreen:
grab 2 pieces, add cold cuts = it's easy :mrgreen:
grab 2 pieces, toast, add butter = it's easy :mrgreen:
grab 2 pieces, add cheese, butter outsides, griddle = it's easy :mrgreen:

each in and of itself, not a lot
but all in one day? = it's easy :mrgreen:
wash a knife, wipe down the griddle = it's easy :mrgreen:
:mrgreen:
Ah, so you avoid bread because it's too easy to overdo it, eh?
 
Of course I overdo it! Because = it's easy.
Prepped and eaten in 15 minutes = it's easy.
One knife and a paper napkin clean up = it's easy.

Easier than-
slicing meat,
scrubbing or peeling vegies,
boiling water,
getting out condiments,
spices,
herbs,
measuring,
coating,
frying,
baking,
washing up
all of the above can take me anywhere from 1 to 3 hours,
with rest periods in between = not so easy

oh, almost forgot, the 2 to 3 days to figure out what I want and how I want to prepare it, and then wait as I forgot to take the main out of the freezer. At which point I probably don't want it that way anymore and start the search process all over again.
 
Back to the title...
I do like panini's. When I have all the ingredients I might cobble one together and throw it on the panini press.

Plus I have a question, for which I'm sure there are amillion answers.

What are the differences between all those sandwiches?
To me they are basically all sandwiches on a huge bread bun. Some toasted, some not, some with gravy,
but all are cold cuts and/or shredded meats with chesses and a variety of toppings.
 
Back to the title...
I do like panini's. When I have all the ingredients I might cobble one together and throw it on the panini press.

Plus I have a question, for which I'm sure there are amillion answers.

What are the differences between all those sandwiches?
To me they are basically all sandwiches on a huge bread bun. Some toasted, some not, some with gravy,
but all are cold cuts and/or shredded meats with chesses and a variety of toppings.

They are regional names for the same thing. Hoagies are what they are called in and around Philadelphia. They are Subs in and around NYC. Grinders in Massachusetts.

EDIT: I forgot the Louisiana Poor Boy (AKA Po' Boy).

CD
 
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Ive been obsessed with biscuits for like 10 years now ….
I absolutely adore biscuits. Biscuits in a restaurant, biscuits from a box mix, biscuits made from scratch, or even the canned refrigerated biscuits, especially the flaky layers. When I was a kid, I would peel the layers off, one by one, and eat them that way. Didn't even use butter. Just gimme the layers.

But I also love a nice, big fluffy biscuit with butter and honey.

:-p
 
I sort of suspected that but I've seen Subs all the way down to FL. But I sort of also thought that Grinders was more of a wet shredded meat along the lines of pulled pork? With grravy?
 
I sort of suspected that but I've seen Subs all the way down to FL. But I sort of also thought that Grinders was more of a wet shredded meat along the lines of pulled pork? With grravy?
I think Grinders are just another name for a typical Sub sandwich, but I could be wrong.

I don't know that there even is a specific name for shredded meat and gravy sandwiches. Except maybe a French Dip or a Philly or something similar to that.

I'd have to look that up.
 
Spent 4 years in Philly, which is where I was introduced to my first " Hoagie". Been making them ever since.
- Hoagie roll sliced in 1/2 ( sesame seeds preferred, but thats just me
- Shmear of mayo on both open sides of the bread
- Layer of provolone
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced pickles ( but crappy pickles like you'd get on a Mcdonalds burger)
- Shredded Lettuce
- Sliced red onions
- Hot peppers ( I prefer sliced pepperoncini peppers)
- Sweet Peppers
- Vinaigrette dressing ( I prefer Good Seasons)
- Back in Philly, they would sprinkle some oregano on it
 
Spent 4 years in Philly, which is where I was introduced to my first " Hoagie". Been making them ever since.
- Hoagie roll sliced in 1/2 ( sesame seeds preferred, but thats just me
- Shmear of mayo on both open sides of the bread
- Layer of provolone
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced pickles ( but crappy pickles like you'd get on a Mcdonalds burger)
- Shredded Lettuce
- Sliced red onions
- Hot peppers ( I prefer sliced pepperoncini peppers)
- Sweet Peppers
- Vinaigrette dressing ( I prefer Good Seasons)
- Back in Philly, they would sprinkle some oregano on it
I love veggie subs. My absolute favorite sub in the world is the veggie sub from a local pizza joint just down the road. Lettuce, tomato, onion, mushrooms, banana peppers, green (bell) peppers and Italian dressing. And cheese, of course. But I always ask them to go light on the cheese. I don't like a lot of cheese on sandwiches, or even pizza.
 
I ran into grinders in Rhode Island, just a sub sandwich with a different name.

A big slab of roasted red pepper or thin slices of fried eggplant are nice in a vegetarian sub.
 
I ran into grinders in Rhode Island, just a sub sandwich with a different name.

A big slab of roasted red pepper or thin slices of fried eggplant are nice in a vegetarian sub.
Sounds delicious to me!

I always try to keep red bell peppers around (actually peppers of all colors, especially red and green) because when I want roasted red pepper in or on something, I just roast them myself. I used to buy the jars of roasted red peppers. But, as much as I love them, I found I didn't go through them fast enough and they would go all goopy on me and I'd have to throw a good portion of them away. So I just roast my own now.
 
I ran into grinders in Rhode Island, just a sub sandwich with a different name.

A big slab of roasted red pepper or thin slices of fried eggplant are nice in a vegetarian sub.
While in college, there was a place called Grinders. They had great "grinders" and they were from RI. On the wall, they had a sign that said something like grinders were hoagies with bread that you needed to grind through to eat. The bread was very dense and absolutely delicious.
 

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