It's Taken Me 36 Years To Discover The Great Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich


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  1. Gallowglass
    Gallowglass says:

    He's definitely a suburban Chicago guy. Gene and Judes is great cause the price (way better than Portillo's), but I wouldn't say it's the best. I mean, all you need for a good Chicago dog is a poppy seed bun, all beef hotdog (usually vienna beef/sinai kosher), diced onions, sport peppers, sweet relish, maybe tomato, celery salt and Plochman's sweet yellow mustard. No ketchup need apply.

    How come he didn't tell you about a combo? Combo is the same thing but they put an italian sausage on the same bun as the beef. I'm ashamed of him. >:( Also, some places have red peppers you can put on, with a sauce/juice.

    Some people don't eat it wet. Some people ask for it to be dipped. Some people ask for it to be wet, but just ladled on. It is definitely good dipped, but too much and the whole sandwich just disintegrates. I like mine more when its still together.

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  2. stevest55
    stevest55 says:

    Steve, great video, I enjoyed watching it very much. Quick story. I'm 2nd generation Italian-American. So the first time that I visited Chicago, I heard about Italian Beef Sandwiches. And I asked myself, what the heck is an Italian Beef? All four of my grandparents were born in Italy and my mom cooked Italian every week, yet I had never heard of Italian Beef. Is this really a thing? That is, does Italian Beef sandwiches exist in Italy? I'm guessing not, so I'd like to understand the history of this so-called Italian dish from Chicago. If you really want the king of all hot sandwiches (you may already know this) but Tommy DiNic's in Philly makes the most awesome hot roasted port sandwich with either sweet peppers or broccoli rabe. Forgetabout Philly cheesesteaks, move over for Tommy DiNic's Roast Pork. It's worth the trip to Philly. Of course we can make it at home as well 🙂

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  3. RA Gibby
    RA Gibby says:

    A recommendation I would make is to add pepperocinis. Put 5 or 6 in the pot and some juice. It is a game changer. Cutting an onion in half and placing in the pot (like you did with the garlic) adds flavor too.

    I prefer a roll with a bit of crust/crunch. It softens from the juice but gives a nice texture in each bite.

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  4. Richie Schneider
    Richie Schneider says:

    9:46 I'm so jealous of that price for beef tenderloin!!! $18 a pound regular price on sale for $14?! I just paid $25 a pound the other day at Kroger here in Cincinnati!!! I think that was even on sale! I thought everything was supposed to be more expensive in places like New York!

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