Ep 6. Down Home Southern Sandwiches
- May 12, 2013
- 21 min
In Sandwich King season 4 episode 6, titled "Down Home Southern Sandwiches," host Jeff Mauro takes viewers on a journey through the best southern sandwich recipes.
The episode begins with a trip to a local bakery where Jeff handpicks some of their freshly baked bread for his sandwiches. He then heads to a local market to select some of the freshest ingredients for his southern-inspired sandwiches.
Jeff starts with a classic fried chicken sandwich but adds a twist by stuffing it with homemade pimento cheese. He then moves on to a pulled pork sandwich topped with tangy coleslaw and a mustard-based sauce, a staple in southern BBQ.
Next, Jeff creates a shrimp po' boy sandwich, a classic New Orleans dish featuring crispy fried shrimp on a homemade baguette. He shares some tips on how to get the perfect crispy shrimp every time.
For the vegetarians watching, Jeff creates a delicious grilled portobello mushroom sandwich topped with a homemade tomato jam and fresh herb aioli.
Finally, Jeff makes a sandwich inspired by his hometown of Chicago, but with a southern twist. He makes a fried catfish sandwich with a spicy remoulade sauce and tops it with a classic Chicago-style giardiniera.
Throughout the episode, Jeff shares his tips and tricks for creating the perfect southern-style sandwich, from selecting the best bread to mastering the art of fried chicken and shrimp. He also shares some of his favorite local spots for finding the best southern cuisine.
Overall, "Down Home Southern Sandwiches" offers viewers a mouth-watering tour of some of the best southern sandwich recipes, with Jeff's signature humor and charm adding a fun and entertaining element to the show.