Pork Roll vs Taylor Ham: One New Jersey Meat, Two Names and a Century of Argument
Pork roll and Taylor Ham are one New Jersey meat with two names. Sources on Taylor, Case, the 1906 Pure Food Act, a 1911 ruling and...
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Langer’s Delicatessen: The No. 19 Pastrami Sandwich at 704 South Alvarado Street
Langer's Delicatessen has served the No. 19 pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles since 1947. Sources on Al Langer, the double-baked rye, awards and the address.
Comeback Sauce: The Jackson, Mississippi Origin and the Rotisserie vs Mayflower Dispute
Comeback sauce began in Jackson, Mississippi, at a Greek-run restaurant. Sources on the Rotisserie, the Mayflower claim, the name and the recipe.
Serrated Bread Knife for Sandwiches: Why the Teeth Matter and What to Look For
Serrated blades grip crust before cutting soft crumb. What tests report on tooth shape, blade length, height and sharpness for cutting sandwiches.
Denver Sandwich: Origin of the Western Sandwich, From a 1903 Print Mention to Today
The Denver or Western sandwich appears in print by 1903. Sources lay out the Looney, McVittie, Tabor Hotel and railroad-cook claims and the shift to an...
Why Sandwiches Get Soggy: Moisture, Bread and Barriers
Sandwiches turn soggy when water moves from wet fillings into bread. Sources on water activity, lettuce, tomato, fat barriers, toasting and packaged sandwiches.
Mayonnaise vs Miracle Whip: What the Labels, the Law and the History Show
Mayonnaise needs 65 percent oil by FDA rule and Miracle Whip sells as a dressing. Ingredient lists, the 1933 Kraft launch and a disputed Salem recipe...
Primanti Bros.: The Strip District Sandwich With the Fries Inside
Primanti Bros. began as a 1933 Pittsburgh cart and put fries and slaw inside the sandwich. Sources on Joe Primanti, the potato story and the company's...
Remoulade: French Origins, the New Orleans Red Version and Danish Hot Dogs
Remoulade began as a French herb mayonnaise, turned red in New Orleans and yellow in Denmark. Sources on the name, the dates and the competing versions.
Panini Press vs Skillet: How Each Cooks a Pressed Sandwich
A panini press heats both sides at once; a skillet needs a weight. What one head-to-head test, equipment reviews and test kitchens report about each method.
