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Dubudino

What's your favorite homemade subs?

I've been obsessed with subs lately and fast food places are NOT cutting it. I made the pinnacle of Italian subs the other day, but I need MORE. I'm down to try any type of meat or condiment. I love spicy too, so don't be shy. I will eat anything.

For anyone interested in my Italian sub:

  • Loaf of fresh bread
  • Hard salami
  • Sandwhich pepperoni
  • Off the bone deli ham
  • Fresh sliced provolone cheese
  • Arugula

The condiments are what make this sandwhich so great. I didn't add celery in my giardiniera, but if you want to, feel free.


SPICY CHIGAGO STYLE GIARDINIERA

Brine vegetables for 24 hours

  • 1 cup cauliflower florets chopped (about 1/4 head of cauliflower)
  • 5 jalapeno peppers diced (use bell peppers for mild giardiniera)
  • 5 serrano peppers diced (or use sport peppers - optional, for hot giardiniera)
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1/2 cup salt

Rinse off brine after 24 hours, and let veggies marinate in this dressing for 2 days.

  • 1 cup olive oil (extra virgin is best, though you can use vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup green olives chopped

BASIL PESTO MAYO

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1 pressed garlic glove
  • salt and pepper to taste

Posted Nov 3, 2025, 9:11 PM UTC

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