THE BEST SANDWICH WE EVER ATE

On a recent stay in Pismo Beach, we found “The Best Sandwich We Ever Ate!” So, wait…what about the B.L.T.? I have said that a B.L.T. is the Best Sandwich in the World…and it is. O.K…so this is the second best sandwich we ever ate, behind the B.L.T.

I don’t even have a name for this incredible sandwich. Loretta and I bought it on a trip to Pismo Beach recently at a great market that has a really nice deli. They will make a sandwich for you in person, but this one is just one of their pre-made offerings in the cooler. The label read, “TURKEY AND SALAMI”…that’s it. However, that is only the beginning. Here is what is actually inside this wonderfully flavorful and satisfying deli-style sandwich: thin sliced roasted turkey breast, thin sliced Genoa salami, provolone cheese, green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, mandolin-shaved red onions, mandolin-shaved cucumber, sliced pepperoncinis, mustard, and, of course, mayonnaise. All piled moderately and lovingly on slices of shepherd style whole wheat bread. It’s great! It’s messy to eat, but that’s O.K. Full disclosure: I eat this with a nice and fork! Those are the ingredients, but it should be built, or constructed, in the proper order as well. Here’s the build from the TOP TO BOTTOM, including specific amounts:

• Slice of whole wheat shepherds style or sourdough bread

• Thin layer of regular, yellow mustard

• Thick layer of good mayonnaise

• Lettuce, romaine, green leaf, or iceberg

• Thin sliced Genoa salami

• Sliced Provolone

• Thin sliced roasted turkey

• Mandolin-shaved cucumber

• Sliced pepperoncinis

• Mandolin-shaved red onions

• Thin sliced tomatoes, seasoned with salt and black pepper

• Thick layer of good mayonnaise

• Thin layer of regular, yellow mustard

• Sliced of whole wheat shepherds style or sourdough bread