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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (166g) Recipe makes 1 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 5 slices ham 1 cup French fries
Calories 332
Calories from Fat 154		(46%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 17.2g	26%
	Saturated Fat 10.0g	50%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 41mg		13%
Sodium 733mg		30%
Potassium 270mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 26.5g		8%
	Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
	Sugars 1.7g
Protein 18.6g		37%
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Primanti Brothers Sandwich Pittsburgh original!!!

Recipe #42846 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: paula&matt
Oct 10, 2002

The Primanti Brothers opened their restaurant in Pittsburgh in the 1920s. Their idea was to create an eating place that was simple but offered tasty food. It is no wonder that the Primanti Sandwich was the result — it's a whole meal in each bite. Ham, french fries, tomato, provolone cheese, and coleslaw are stuffed between two slices of Italian bread and served on wax paper. You can't get it any simpler than that.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 slices Italian bread
5-6 slices ham, thin
2 slices provolone cheese
1/4 cup coleslaw
2 slices tomatoes
1 cup French fries, still warm
mayonnaise

Directions

1
Spread mayonnaise on bread.
2
Layer your choice of the above ingredients.
3
Serve on wax paper for authenticity.

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From: Chef #1391477

On Sep 22, 2009

I am from Pittsburgh (there is an "h" on the end) & have eaten MANY Primanti's sandwiches. There is NO mayonnaise on them!!! I've never counted the slices of meat, but I'm pretty sure it's not just 5-6. One sandwich has at least 2 inches of meat in the center, when you cut the sandwich in half. One reviewer mentioned a few ingredients & he's on track, except that vegetable oil is added too. If you ever have the chance to visit Pittsburgh, you've got to go to Primanti Brothers!

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From: Lalalauren

On May 7, 2009

I went to Primanti Brothers for the first time about a month and a half ago on a girls weekend trip to IKEA. I love IKEA but I couldn't stop thinking about Primanti Brothers! Mmmmm I am craving it now! Can't wait to try this!!!!!

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From: OrigCyn

On Jun 15, 2004

Umm...just a couple comments...you can use any kind of meat (corned beef or pastrami are my favorites)and it's not served in waxed paper, but rather white butcher paper. They slice it in half and then wrap it in the paper. Also, for a little extra, you can get a fried egg. Remember that Primanti's started in the Strip District (the wholesale/retail food shops, restaurants and nightclub area just outside the Burgh!), and these sandwiches started to feed the hungry truckers! Now, darn it, I'm hungry for a Primanti's! OrigCyn

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From: Pittsburgh Rare

On Jun 2, 2006

Try making the "cole slaw" with just thinly sliced cabbage, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. This keeps forever. Overnight or more is best for the sandwich, and make sure you use thick sliced Italian bread like Mancini's. I don't use the mayo and my fave is also the pastrami. MmmMmm

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