Iconic American Sandwiches to Try Before You Die

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Sub Sandwich

Sub sandwiches are named for their long submarine-like shape and are stuffed to the brim with various meats, cheeses, vegetables and condiments. While there isn't really one specific recipe associated with its creation, the famous Italian sandwich helped popularized the concept, and then other regions around the US followed suit with their own versions and names (hoagie, grinder, hero). Probably the most famous sub sandwich franchise in existence is Subway, and you can easily recreate your own Subway sandwiches at home with this guide.