Mortadella is a favorite around here. Some people call this gloriously spiced salumi, generously larded with pistachios, peppercorns and fat a glorified baloney but we call it delicious. It also happens to be one of Amaya's favorite things, so it's little wonder that we look for ways to make it even more delicious. Here we've embrced the PA love for "chipped" cold cuts, sliced so thin that they stick together, and fried the chipped della on one side. This intensifies the flavor while providing a crisp texture paired with the light and fluffy chipped meat on top. We have tucked our butter fried della in a griddled hot dog bun and paired it with freshly pickled vegetables, a play off traditional Italian giardiniera and some lightly charred/roasted peppers. It was pretty darned delicious and a fried egg easily turns this into one of the best breakfast sandwiches you've never tasted. It's easy enough to try at home and once you do, you'll be wondering what took us so long...
Years Past
