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hero sandwich (dict)
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Hero SandwichA hero sandwich, also known as an Italian sub or Italian submarine sandwich, is said to have originated in New York in the late 19th century when Italian laborers wanted a convenient lunch that reminded them of home. The hero is traditionally at least two Italian meats and provolone cheese on a small or half loaf of crusty Italian bread with roasted peppers, vinegar, olive oil, and lettuce. It is a pork-based sandwich; popular meat choices include ham, prosciutto, pepperoni, capicola, mortadella and salami. Tomatoes were not a historical ingredient of the hero, but are often included in modern heroes. Synonyms and similar sandwiches are called elsewhere in America: heroes, subs, grinders, hoagies Submarine sandwich or po'boys.
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