The Pittsburger Primanti Style Burger With French Fries And Coleslaw Recipes

PITTSBURGH STEELERS PRIMANTI BURGER

Steps:

• I'm sure just about every Pittsburgh native knows Primanti Brothers, the sandwich chain famous in Pittsburgh since 1933. The chain is known as a sandwich shop where fries and cole slaw become part of the sandwich, instead of being served on the side. This is where I got the idea for my Steelers burger. This burger is a seared beef patty, covered with provolone cheese (melted to perfection). The cheeseburger is then placed between two slices of fresh French bread, and topped with french fries, cole slaw, and your choice of fixings...tomato and onion for me! Ingredients 6 inches of French Bread, split lengthwise ½ pound of ground beef 2 slices of Provolone cheese French fries (any kind) Cole slaw Lettuce Tomato Onion Salt Ground black pepper Mayo Mustard Ketchup Olive oil Directions Make some French fries (or buy an already cooked). Form the ground beef into a dimpled patty of about the same size as the bread, and season both sides with salt and pepper. Slice and plate the French bread. Place olive oil in a pan and heat at medium-high. Sear the patty for about 3 minutes on each side. When nearly done, add cheese on top of patty. Cover pan and let cheese melt for 1-2 minutes. Remove burger from pan and let it rest. Spread mustard, mayo, ketchup, or whichever condiments are your favorite onto the French bread. Place the burger patty onto the bread. Add tomato, lettuce and/or any other toppings you like. Top the toppings with French fries. Top the fries with cole slaw. Add the top slice of French bread and cut the sandwich in half. This is one seriously good, traditional American burger. Way to go, Steel Town!

PRIMANTI'S-STYLE BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each with your thumb. Brush both sides of patties with oil., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve between Italian bread with toppings.

PITTSBURGH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Make the slaw by mixing together the cabbage, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, the vinegar, sugar, adobo seasoning, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, and fry until they float and are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Set the fries aside.
• Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Place the bread on a baking sheet, and toast to a light brown in the preheated oven, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove half the bread slices. Place 1/4 of the pastrami on the remaining 4 bread slices, and top with provolone cheese. Return to the oven until the pastrami is hot and the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
• To assemble, top the melted cheese of each sandwich with French fries, cole slaw, 2 tomato slices, and the top pieces of bread.