Alan’s Special Sandwich

Alan’s Special Sandwich

• 3 - red bell peppers
• 3 - tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 - teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 - cup dry white wine
• 1/3 - teaspoon salt
• 1/4 - teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 - ounces Genoa salami
• 4 - ounces Prosciutto
• 4 - ounces thin ham slices
• 4 - ounces Provolone cheese
• 4 - marinated mushrooms, sliced
• 8 - Italian bread slices (See Dominique’s Italian Bread)

• Starting with the red bell pepper first, remove seeds and core. 
• Now cut red bell peppers into 1-inch-wide strips.
• Heat a pan to medium temperature and when the pan is hot add oil and peppers. 
• Cover and cook 20 minutes. 
• Every 2 minutes, you want to toss the peppers.
• Sprinkle peppers with the sugar and add the wine. 
• Continue to cook, covered, an additional 5 minutes. 
• You want the peppers are very tender and caramelized. 
• Now add the salt and pepper.
• Allow peppers to cool for 15 minutes before adding to sandwich.
• On your bread slices, add 1-ounce each of salami, prosciutto, ham, provolone, mushrooms, and peppers.

Picnicking or Tailgating

• Heat the pepper mixture in a microwave and place in a thermal container. 
• Make the sandwich at your picnic or tailgate site and enjoy.

Makes 4 sandwiches.