This is a goddamned sandwich
America has no bread confirmed.
Is it common to make big multi-topping sandwiches in the US?
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Frozenprince
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GOAT thread, the strugglewich shall never fade.
Shadax the wizard
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In my opinion it isn't a different food at all. But as I've learned from this thread it's called an 'open sandwich' if one wants to differentiate them. A (silly) scenario: If you order a sandwich with ham, cheese, egg and bacon between two breads and I order the same thing but choose toss the top bread out the window and eat it 'open'; are they two different meals?
Pristine_Condition
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American sandwiches posted here are almost all meat 0_0, how can one even eat that. Where here it's usualy just a few thin slices of meat, and with the majority of the sandwich consisting of bread. Youre mostly eating bread with something extra.
There are entirely vegetarian sandwiches in the U.S. that are delicious too.
Meanwhile, at La Barbecue in Austin, Texas ...behold, the sublime simplicity of the slow-smoked sausage and pulled pork sandwich:
That is most Danish thing I have ever seen.
It's pretty easy to eat. You just pick it up and bite into it.
American sandwiches are essentially meals. Usually we just have something on the side like a small bag of chips and a drink and BAM we have lunch. You can't eat a "mostly bread" sandwich for lunch.
Sometimes the form is the dish.
I can eat a plate of beans, rice and chicken with a tortilla on the side like any Mexican, but when it is all rolled up in the said tortilla, then it becomes a burrito.
Valjean Lafitte
Banned
FTFY
TemplaerDude
Member
Butter and cheese sandwich sounds absolutely revolting.
At least cut off the heels, man
TwEE-N-Toast
Banned
Butter and cheese sandwich? Oh how decadent.
Perhaps suck on one of grandma's old peach pits for dessert.
Perhaps suck on one of grandma's old peach pits for dessert.
Shadax the wizard
Member
LOL! Damn it, you broke me. I'll check in on this thread tomorrow
Pristine_Condition
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bengraven
Member
I eat butter and cheese sandwiches. Dad used to buy a big 1 pound container of sliced cheese and we had that frequently.
That said, the ideal is a huge sandwich loaded with meat and veggies, but most people just don't put that much effort in.
When you're poor you're poor.
We sometimes ate lunch meat growing up, but only could afford those Hormel sleeves with like 10 slices of ham or turkey so thin you could see through it that tasted like paper.
That said, the ideal is a huge sandwich loaded with meat and veggies, but most people just don't put that much effort in.
When you're poor you're poor.
We sometimes ate lunch meat growing up, but only could afford those Hormel sleeves with like 10 slices of ham or turkey so thin you could see through it that tasted like paper.
All that requires is to be grilled and some Hp sauce with a nice hot cuppa and you got a nice lunch.
My lunch 6 days a week consist of 2 slices of bread, margarine and two slices of ham for one sandwich and other 2 slices of bread, margarine with 2 slices of cheese. I also have a yogurt, tea and something sweet like a rich tea biscuit. That will keep be going until dinner 6 or so hours later.
That makes me ill just looking at it. That's not a sandwich it's a freak of nature.
Margarine??
No, just, no.
I will say, as an American, when it's the morning and I'm making a quick sandwhich for lunch I'm usually going to go with a couple deli slices of meat, some cheese (real cheese), and either butter or mayo. SOmetimes I'll get fancy and have some cucumber or tomato.
Usually this is on rye bread from my neighborhood grocery store because Safeway (an American chain for you non-Americans) carries more than white bread *shocking*.
No, just, no.
I will say, as an American, when it's the morning and I'm making a quick sandwhich for lunch I'm usually going to go with a couple deli slices of meat, some cheese (real cheese), and either butter or mayo. SOmetimes I'll get fancy and have some cucumber or tomato.
Usually this is on rye bread from my neighborhood grocery store because Safeway (an American chain for you non-Americans) carries more than white bread *shocking*.
CosmicQueso
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Too much toppings on that sandwich cake above. No wonder everyone in wherever that comes from is fat.
Apparently two slices of bread aren't required for a sandwich.
Now how many pages of thread are we allowed to have on this topic, oh master of sandwich thread lengths?
Apparently two slices of bread aren't required for a sandwich.
Now how many pages of thread are we allowed to have on this topic, oh master of sandwich thread lengths?
We prefer the term "rascal"
Poodlestrike
Banned
Nobody eats that much. It's a novelty order. You get one of those when you're out with a group of friends, and you either split it or eat what you can, bring back the rest, and throw it out later 'cause it doesn't keep well.
The point of the sandwich is more to be able to say that you've ordered it rather than to, say, eat it.
ftfy
All that requires is to be grilled and some Hp sauce with a nice hot cuppa and you got a nice lunch.
My lunch 6 days a week consist of 2 slices of bread, margarine and two slices of ham for one sandwich and other 2 slices of bread, margarine with 2 slices of cheese. I also have a yogurt, tea and something sweet like a rich tea biscuit. That will keep be going until dinner 6 or so hours later.
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Careful you don't die of sheer boundless euphoric joy.
CosmicQueso
Member
Kinda wish my grandfather that fought in WWII was still alive so I could show him this thread and ask him if he'd now regret having volunteered. He was a good guy, a hero, so he'd probably say he fought the nazis so that Euros could put a piece of cheese on a slice of bread and call it a sandwich if they wanted to. But I wonder.
Passive aggressive Godwin. Nuanced.
John Kowalski
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American sandwiches posted here are almost all meat 0_0, how can one even eat that. Where here it's usualy just a few thin slices of meat, and with the majority of the sandwich consisting of bread. Youre mostly eating bread with something extra.
dammit now i'm hungry
Its the simple things in life that bring me joy. Too many different flavours can ruin a sandwich. Sometimes the basics are the best options.
A treat is a peanut butter sandwich. Yes two slices of bread, margarine and some peanut butter spread with a cuppa.
When I am feeling unhealthy, the crisp sandwich.
From the look of some of those American sandwiches I think you mean fat not muscle.
Shadax the wizard
Member
That makes me ill just looking at it. That's not a sandwich it's a freak of nature.
This is not a sandwich.
I'm so happy this thread is back.
I think I'm going to celebrate being an American next weekend by going to the best restaurant in Ann Arbor and get me one of these.
I think I'm going to celebrate being an American next weekend by going to the best restaurant in Ann Arbor and get me one of these.
SapientWolf
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Freak of nature? That's just an appetizer as far as I'm concerned.
All that requires is to be grilled and some Hp sauce with a nice hot cuppa and you got a nice lunch.
My lunch 6 days a week consist of 2 slices of bread, margarine and two slices of ham for one sandwich and other 2 slices of bread, margarine with 2 slices of cheese. I also have a yogurt, tea and something sweet like a rich tea biscuit. That will keep be going until dinner 6 or so hours later.
That makes me ill just looking at it. That's not a sandwich it's a freak of nature.
Frozenprince
Banned
Its the simple things in life that bring me joy. Too many different flavours can ruin a sandwich. Sometimes the basics are the best options.
A treat is a peanut butter sandwich. Yes two slices of bread, margarine and some peanut butter spread with a cuppa.
When I am feeling unhealthy, the crisp sandwich.
From the look of some of those American sandwiches I think you mean fat not muscle.
Strugglewich level: Advanced.
There are entirely vegetarian sandwiches in the U.S. that are delicious too.
Meanwhile, at La Barbecue in Austin, Texas ...behold, the sublime simplicity of the slow-smoked sausage and pulled pork sandwich:
La Barbecue so goooooooood.
American sandwiches posted here are almost all meat 0_0, how can one even eat that. Where here it's usualy just a few thin slices of meat, and with the majority of the sandwich consisting of bread. Youre mostly eating bread with something extra.
This is a normal amount of meat and cheese for a homemade American sandwich. We'd probably just add some spreads and veggies to this (salami + cheese + arugula + mustard = amazing). The giant overstuffed sandwiches are a thing that some delis and sub shops do. They're not uncommon but they're also not something most people eat every day.
But, y'know, there are a lot of us Americans and our eating habits vary by region, income, ethnic background, etc.
Manmademan
Member
The fuck it is
BEHOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLD
the Philly fucking cheesesteak
I don't know anyone who makes Philly fucking cheesesteaks at home but YMMV ¯\_(ツ
_/¯Yay the best thread is back
I love me some chips on a sandwich.
Note I said sandwich not buttered bread. ;V
Peanut butter & jelly with BBQ chips
Turkey/chicken/whatever sandwich with dill flavored chips
My new favorite chip to put on a sandwich are Wasabi ginger kettle cooked. Such a nice crunch and background twangy flavor, complimenting the rest of the ingredients so well 😍😍
Its the simple things in life that bring me joy. Too many different flavours can ruin a sandwich. Sometimes the basics are the best options.
A treat is a peanut butter sandwich. Yes two slices of bread, margarine and some peanut butter spread with a cuppa.
When I am feeling unhealthy, the crisp sandwich.
I love me some chips on a sandwich.
Note I said sandwich not buttered bread. ;V
Peanut butter & jelly with BBQ chips
Turkey/chicken/whatever sandwich with dill flavored chips
My new favorite chip to put on a sandwich are Wasabi ginger kettle cooked. Such a nice crunch and background twangy flavor, complimenting the rest of the ingredients so well 😍😍
Manmademan
Member
I don't know anyone who makes Philly fucking cheesesteaks at home but YMMV ¯\_(ツ
people do it all the time. they sell the meat in the freezer section, if you don't have a good deli nearby.
edit: chicken cheesesteak is even easier. basically diced chicken breast on a roll. Add buffalo sauce if you're nasty
Butter does not belong on a sandwich unless you plan to grill it. What OP describes sounds like a struggle sandwich--something cheap with enough calories in it to shut your stomach up for a few hours.
I grew up dirt poor. I recognize a struggle sandwich when I see one. Let me tell you how I made mine back in the day:
1. Take two slices of wonder bread. Make sure to inspect them for mold.
2. Spread a very thin layer of mayo (or miracle whip, depending on what's on sale) on both slices. Any excess is to be reclaimed and scraped off on the top of the jar.
3. Add one small squirt of mustard and spread it thinly over the mayo on one side.
4. Open a single-serve pack of thinly sliced meat which typically has 9 slices.
5. Put three of the slices on one side of the sandwich, folded in half so the meat seems thicker. The remainder is put in a plastic bag to save for future sandwich.
6. Put one slice of processed cheese over the meat (like a Kraft single, but not name-brand)
7. Close the sandwich and enjoy.
I haven't had to make a struggle sandwich in decades. But I can still visualize it like it was yesterday.
I grew up dirt poor. I recognize a struggle sandwich when I see one. Let me tell you how I made mine back in the day:
1. Take two slices of wonder bread. Make sure to inspect them for mold.
2. Spread a very thin layer of mayo (or miracle whip, depending on what's on sale) on both slices. Any excess is to be reclaimed and scraped off on the top of the jar.
3. Add one small squirt of mustard and spread it thinly over the mayo on one side.
4. Open a single-serve pack of thinly sliced meat which typically has 9 slices.
5. Put three of the slices on one side of the sandwich, folded in half so the meat seems thicker. The remainder is put in a plastic bag to save for future sandwich.
6. Put one slice of processed cheese over the meat (like a Kraft single, but not name-brand)
7. Close the sandwich and enjoy.
I haven't had to make a struggle sandwich in decades. But I can still visualize it like it was yesterday.
User 479360
Banned
Movies and commercials tell me so.
Here, we don't go too crazy. Hell, I only eat a few types of sandwiches and am very picky. The look and smell of cold meats grosses me out.
Peanut butter, jam and honey
Bacon and tomato, with no lettuce, butter or mayonnaise. Salt and pepper is fine.
Turkey with no mayonnaise, and just using leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas. Just turkey, bread and salt/pepper.
Here, we don't go too crazy. Hell, I only eat a few types of sandwiches and am very picky. The look and smell of cold meats grosses me out.
Peanut butter, jam and honey
Bacon and tomato, with no lettuce, butter or mayonnaise. Salt and pepper is fine.
Turkey with no mayonnaise, and just using leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas. Just turkey, bread and salt/pepper.
Muppet of a Man
Member
All that requires is to be grilled and some Hp sauce with a nice hot cuppa and you got a nice lunch.
My lunch 6 days a week consist of 2 slices of bread, margarine and two slices of ham for one sandwich and other 2 slices of bread, margarine with 2 slices of cheese. I also have a yogurt, tea and something sweet like a rich tea biscuit. That will keep be going until dinner 6 or so hours later.
That makes me ill just looking at it. That's not a sandwich it's a freak of nature.
Margarine? What year is it? And you're European, as well? For goodness sake, butter my man!
Cap'n Cook
Member
I usually only eat breakfast sandwiches but when I do make one for lunch I definitely make it huge and pile on the toppings to fill me up. You mentioned sandwiches in movies and TV shows and I immediately thought of this one.
Maybe I'm using the word "sandwich" wrong but these are normal breakfast... things
Wait a minute... Americans don't eat sandwiches like that? To me, a sandwich is a single piece of bread with one or two toppings. The most common ones are cheese or thin slices or ham. Add a bowl of cereal or some coffee and that's what 90% of Swedes eat for breakfast.
Here is a pretty normal breakfast:
A typical British lunch.
American sandwiches posted here are almost all meat 0_0, how can one even eat that. Where here it's usualy just a few thin slices of meat, and with the majority of the sandwich consisting of bread. Youre mostly eating bread with something extra.
No wonder Europe is failing.
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