Dagwoods Pork Sandwich Recipes

VEGGIE DAGWOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup and relish in a small bowl. Lay out 24 slices of bread and lightly spread one side of each with the mayonnaise mixture. Top 4 slices with lettuce and grilled mushrooms. Top with another slice of bread, mayonnaise-side up, followed by cheese, grilled eggplant and a third slice of bread, mayonnaise-side down. Set aside. Top 4 more slices of bread with lettuce, cheese and marinated tomato. Top with another slice of bread, mayonnaise-side up, followed by marinated zucchini and radishes, and pickled onions. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, mayonnaise-side down. Stack the eggplant clubs on top of the zucchini clubs to make a Dagwood, secure with a long skewer and top with an olive. Arrange the Dagwoods on a platter; dismantle into club sandwiches to serve.
• Marinated Radishes: Thinly slice 1 bunch radishes. Toss with the juice of 1 lemon and season with salt and pepper. Let marinate about 20 minutes.
• Grilled Eggplant: Mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon minced thyme. Thinly slice 1 eggplant. Brush with the garlic oil, season with salt and pepper and grill until charred, about 3 minutes per side.
• Pickled Onions: Bring 1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 bay leaf, a pinch of red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add 2 sliced red onions and simmer 1 minute; let cool.
• Grilled Mushrooms: Mix 1/2 cup olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Scrape out the gills from 8 portobello mushroom caps, brush with the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill about 4 minutes per side.
• Marinated Zucchini: Thinly slice 2 zucchini lengthwise. Lay on a platter, sprinkle with the zest and juice of 1 lemon and season with salt and pepper. Let marinate about 20 minutes.
• Marinated Tomatoes: Thinly slice 2 beefsteak tomatoes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate about 20 minutes.

MAKE-AHEAD DAGWOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• With long serrated knife, cut bread in half horizontally. Spread cut side of each bread bottom with half of the spreadable cheese. Overlapping slices, arrange remaining ingredients except pesto in order listed over each bread bottom. Spread cut side of each bread top with half of the pesto, and place over arugula.
• Place each whole loaf in large food-storage plastic bag; seal and refrigerate topped with cast-iron skillet or other heavy weight up to 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, cut each loaf into 6 equal sandwiches. Secure sandwiches with toothpicks or small skewers.

DAGWOOD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice open French buns and assemble the sandwich of your dreams. Use the ingredients in any combination you wish. There are no rules when making this dagwood sandwich.

DAGWOOD BUMSTEAD

Steps:

• Building the Sandwich.
• Lay out five slices of bread.
• Layer two with green leaf lettuce.
• Layer each of the remaining three with one of the following: shredded romaine, red leaf lettuce, or Boston lettuce.
• Layer the first green leaf sandwich half with three slices jack cheese, next add turkey and top with four tomato slices.
• Cover with another slice of bread and place on spindle.
• Layer second green leaf sandwich half with three white American cheese slices, add pastrami slices and top with slice of bread.
• Place on spindle.
• Layer shredded romaine sandwich half with three slices of provolone cheese; on top of cheese, shingle two slices of salami, next fold one ham slice and place on salami.
• Then shingle two slices of pepperoni, fold and add one ham slice; top with yellow peppers and bread slice.
• Place on spindle.
• Layer red leaf sandwich half with three slices cheddar, two slices tomato, fold and add roast beef; top with bread slice.
• Place on spindle.
• Layer Boston lettuce sandwich with three slices tomato, add four pieces bacon and top with bread.
• Place on spindle.
• Garnish top of completed sandwich with cherry tomato skewered by a toothpick or miniature flag of favorite team.

THE DAGWOOD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Layout the 3 bread slices.
• On first slice spread mayonnaise, layer cucumber slices, cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the lettuce, 1 tomato slice, ham and top with spreaded mustard.
• Add second piece of bread on top.
• Spread horseradish and relish.
• Layer onion, second tomato slice, swiss cheese, second half of the lettuce and turkey.
• Add third piece of bread (spread bottom with mayonnaise if desired).

DAGWOOD PORK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread rolls with 2 tablespoons butter or margarine place each halved roll in 12-inch square of foil, folding edges up around the roll. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in skillet. Sauté pork, onion, garlic, and celery until golden. Drain off fat. Add sour cream, dill weed, salt, and hot pepper sauce taste for additional seasoning. Spread mixture on roll halves. Place slices of tomato and green pepper on top of meat and sprinkle with cheese. Do not close foil. Bake in preheated 375° F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese has melted.

DAGWOOD'S PORK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Use 2 tablespoons of the butter or margarine to spread on the rolls; place each halved roll in 12-inch square of foil, folding edges up around the roll.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in skillet. Sauté pork, onion, garlic, and celery until golden. Drain off fat.
• Add sour cream, dill weed, salt, and hot pepper sauce; taste and add additional seasoning as desired. Spread mixture on roll halves.
• Place slices of tomato and green pepper on top of meat and sprinkle with cheese. Do not close foil. Bake in preheated 375° F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese has melted.