Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 lb good quality deli ham
- 4-6 slices baby swiss
- 2-3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato sliced
- Dill pickle slices
- Red onion very thinly sliced
- Peperoncinis
- 1 short loaf french bread
Recipe Description
This is pretty close to the original poor boy. I made just a couple of small modifications. The addition of peperoncinis was a must as all sandwiches taste better with them on it. The Poor Boy Sandwich originated in the French Market in 1922 during a streetcar strike. The Martin Bros came up with a 40 inch long sandwich on a French Roll. The coffee stand was packed with locals buying the sandwich. Whenever one of the striking street car workers came up to the stand Benny Martin would say “Here comes another poor boy” and he would give them a sandwich for free. Hence the name Poor Boy Sandwich. This sandwich is quick to fix and delicious. Now sometimes it is referred to as a grinder, a bomber or a sub! Call it what you will but it all started with the Po-Boy!
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