Steamed hoagie
 A steamed hoagie made with roast beef and cheddar cheese | |
| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | East Tennessee |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Deli meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayonnaise |
| Variations | Multiple |
A steamed hoagie sandwich is a regional American dish composed of deli ingredients on a hoagie roll and briefly steamed, served warm. The steamed hoagie dates back at least to the early 1960s, and can be found across parts of Appalachia but is ubiquitous in Knoxville, Tennessee.[1][2] According to food historian Paula Johnson, steamed sandwiches were popularized in the region as a way to make use of old or stale bread.[3] Local deli Sam & Andy's claims to have commercially introduced the steamed sandwiches to Knoxville by the 1970s, and historian Jack Neely adds that they borrowed the idea "from a little restaurant out in the country between here and Asheville."[4] While there is evidence that restaurants elsewhere in the country sold steamed sandwiches, the concept was so successful in Knoxville that the majority of delis adopted the practice.[5]
Preparation and serving[edit]
Steamed hoagie is made from any combination of deli meats and cheeses added to either a white bread or a pumpernickel hoagie roll made to withstand steaming.[1] According to Bitter Southerner, for the hoagie bread the "only acceptable provenance is Quality Bakers of Tennessee".[1] Meats are sliced very thin. Optional vegetables such as lettuce, tomato and onion, and condiments including mayonnaise and mustard are added.[1]
A commercial machine introduces hot steam to the sandwich for a short period of time, marrying the flavors. There are varying opinions on how moist the sandwich should be steamed.[1][6] Upon request, the amount of steaming can be varied by the operator with use of the machine's actuator. The sandwich is served warm, often with pickles or pepperoncinis.[7][8][9]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Johnson, Chelsey Mae (15 January 2020). ""They Like That Soft Bread"". THE BITTER SOUTHERNER. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- ↑ Levine, Ed (2011). Serious eats : a comprehensive guide to making & eating delicious food wherever you are (1st ed.). New York: Clarkson Potter. p. 158. ISBN 978-0-307-72087-0. OCLC 751749301. Search this book on
- ↑ Johnson, Paula A. (2017). Lost restaurants of Knoxville. Charleston, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing Inc., History Press. p. 118. ISBN 1-4396-6365-3. OCLC 1011116885. Search this book on
- ↑ Neely, Jack (2020-11-20), Knoxville Cuisine, Knoxville History Project
- ↑ "'It's a Southern thing' Steamed sandwiches are a staple in East Tennessee". WATE 6 On Your Side. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ↑ G, Grant (2010-08-17). "Nixon's Deli, Knoxville TN". Marie, Let's Eat!. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ↑ Franklin, Jennifer. "Knoxville Study Guide: Walking Itineraries for the Curious Traveler". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- ↑ "Fresh-O-Matic". Nemco Food Equipment. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ↑ "Parton's Deli In Downtown Gatlinburg Is A Hidden Gem". smokymountains.com. 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
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