What is a Submarine Sandwich?
A submarine sandwich, sometimes called a sub sandwich or simply a sub, is a substantial sandwich made from a variety of cold cuts, sliced cheeses and condiments such as shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. The submarine sandwich’s ingredients are assembled on a long roll or baguette and finished off with an oil and vinegar dressing. The roll’s resemblance to an actual military submarine gives the submarine sandwich its name.
A submarine sandwich, sometimes called a sub sandwich or simply a sub, is a substantial sandwich made from a variety of cold cuts, sliced cheeses and condiments such as shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. The submarine sandwich’s ingredients are assembled on a long roll or baguette and finished off with an oil and vinegar dressing. The roll’s resemblance to an actual military submarine gives the submarine sandwich its name. There are a number of different theories on the origin of the submarine sandwich, from an Italian immigrant’s recollection of a raised submarine to a Boston, Massachusetts sandwich maker’s most popular offering to nearby naval personnel. In general, the shape of the often specially baked bread roll resembles the rounded tubular shape of a genuine submarine, although modern submarine sandwiches do not always adhere to that standard.
