New Orleans Muffaletta Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup chopped fresh green olives.
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1 cup chopped giardiniera or mixed pickled peppers.
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1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers.
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1 finely diced shallot.
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2 tablespoons whole capers.
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3 cloves minced fresh garlic.
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves.
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
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1 round Italian bread loaf (10-inch).
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1/2 pound sliced capicola or ham.
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1/2 pound thinly sliced mortadella.
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1/2 pound sliced Italian salami.
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1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese.
# Instructions:
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Combine chopped olives, giardiniera, roasted peppers, shallot, and garlic in a bowl. Pour in olive oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with basil and oregano. Mix well to blend flavors.
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Cut the bread horizontally and hollow out some of the inside to create space for filling.
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Spread the olive mixture evenly across both cut sides of the bread.
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Stack capicola, mortadella, salami, and provolone on the bottom half of the bread.
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Close sandwich, wrap in plastic, and press under a weighted pan for 1 hour. Cut into 8 wedges before serving.
# Notes:
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Can be sliced into 4 large portions or 8 regular servings.
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Perfect for parties and big gatherings.
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Flavors improve with resting time.