Sandwich Thread

[cramx3]

The important distinction is that roasted turkey sucks. Smoked turkey, ideally mesquite, is great. I'd consider an exception for fried turkey. The one time somebody brought one over I thought it was pretty good, certainly better than plane ole roasted turkey, but nothing mindblowing. Moreover, the fact that we even need to know what the moist-maker was, and it sounds disgusting, BTW, is proof enough that roasted turkey sucks for pretty much everything.

I cannot think of one thing I'd want cornbread to be a part of.

Butter, melted.  That's it  I don't mind cornbread but it's definitely not a "bread" I eat with anything besides itself, and if so, it's likely at a Boston Market or something.

Corn bread is alright but it isn't as amazing as people in north carolina make it out to be. It's usually dry and flakey.

Some cornbread is great. Some isn't. Just like anything else. I don't have any particularly preference for how it should be. I just like some and don't like others. That said, speaking of turkey, cornbread stuffing is great. It's a fine accompaniment to chili and a variety of other soups/stews. Hushpuppies make the world a better place. Cornbread definitely has its applications.

I mentioned Boston Market because I worked at one in high school, but the stuffing was made from leftover corn bread there (although their stuffing was never that good IMO, but not due to the breading)

[El Barto]

The important distinction is that roasted turkey sucks. Smoked turkey, ideally mesquite, is great. I'd consider an exception for fried turkey. The one time somebody brought one over I thought it was pretty good, certainly better than plane ole roasted turkey, but nothing mindblowing. Moreover, the fact that we even need to know what the moist-maker was, and it sounds disgusting, BTW, is proof enough that roasted turkey sucks for pretty much everything.

I cannot think of one thing I'd want cornbread to be a part of.

Butter, melted.  That's it  I don't mind cornbread but it's definitely not a "bread" I eat with anything besides itself, and if so, it's likely at a Boston Market or something.

Corn bread is alright but it isn't as amazing as people in north carolina make it out to be. It's usually dry and flakey.

Some cornbread is great. Some isn't. Just like anything else. I don't have any particularly preference for how it should be. I just like some and don't like others. That said, speaking of turkey, cornbread stuffing is great. It's a fine accompaniment to chili and a variety of other soups/stews. Hushpuppies make the world a better place. Cornbread definitely has its applications.

I mentioned Boston Market because I worked at one in high school, but the stuffing was made from leftover corn bread there (although their stuffing was never that good IMO, but not due to the breading)

I never thought Boston Market was all that good honestly. Not matter what I get it always leaves me unimpressed. There were a couple of sides I liked, but nothing that couldn't be found better elsewhere. As for their cornbread, they should probably just call it a muffin for all the sugar they put in it. For what it is it's just fine, but it sure seems like it'd be far too sweet to turn into stuffing.

[Stadler]

The important distinction is that roasted turkey sucks. Smoked turkey, ideally mesquite, is great. I'd consider an exception for fried turkey. The one time somebody brought one over I thought it was pretty good, certainly better than plane ole roasted turkey, but nothing mindblowing. Moreover, the fact that we even need to know what the moist-maker was, and it sounds disgusting, BTW, is proof enough that roasted turkey sucks for pretty much everything.

I LOVE leftover turkey, but the reality is, it's really a vehicle for everytihng else.  I would never eat a sandwich that is bread, turkey, and condiment, though I certainly would if it's good roast beef, for instance.   My wife gets these pita things, they look like a figure 8 and I'll put some ham, cheese and a splash of mustard on for a quick sandwich.  I would never do that with turkey.

Though I too like the fried turkey; we've done that the last few T-Givings, and it's a winner.  Friggin' mess, though.

[cramx3]

I never thought Boston Market was all that good honestly. Not matter what I get it always leaves me unimpressed. There were a couple of sides I liked, but nothing that couldn't be found better elsewhere. As for their cornbread, they should probably just call it a muffin for all the sugar they put in it. For what it is it's just fine, but it sure seems like it'd be far too sweet to turn into stuffing.

There's nothing special about Boston Market really.  However, on the topic of sandwiches, I do think their turkey, chicken, and meatloaf sandwiches are all really good.  Apparently they have a fried chicken sandwich now to compete with the popeyes/chick fil a's of the world, haven't tried it though.

But I almost never see meatloaf sandwiches on the menu at restaurants.  So when I do go to Boston Market, I often get that and I really like it.

[Cool Chris]

What the hell is a moist-maker?

[Anguyen92]

What the hell is a moist-maker?

I can't remember the actual definition of it, but I do know where I first heard of the term.

Ross's Sandwich - Friends

[hunnus2000]

Count me in for the fried turkey vote. Hell, I'll even eat the breast meat which is usually dry on a traditionally cooked bird but fried? - OMG 

[bosk1]

I first tried Boston Market in the Minneapolis area during the summer of '95.  For a counter service chain, I thought it was simply outstanding.  I ate there several times during that summer.  A few years later, they eventually came to California.  I tried several, and thought the quality had declined substantially from what I remembered. 

[hefdaddy42]

What the hell is a moist-maker?

I can't remember the actual definition of it, but I do know where I first heard of the term.

Ross's Sandwich - Friends

That's it.

Shit really works!

[cramx3]

I first tried Boston Market in the Minneapolis area during the summer of '95.  For a counter service chain, I thought it was simply outstanding.  I ate there several times during that summer.  A few years later, they eventually came to California.  I tried several, and thought the quality had declined substantially from what I remembered.

It's fairly inconsistent from store to store from my experience.  And I think the quality has also gone down generally in the years since I worked there (over 15 years ago now).

[lonestar]

Damn, you must've had some shitty assed roast turkey in your life. I mean I'll take smoked over it as well, but I've had some really, really good roasted ones. Someday try a dark meat roulade confit in duck fat, it'll put anything else to shame.

[El Barto]

Damn, you must've had some shitty assed roast turkey in your life. I mean I'll take smoked over it as well, but I've had some really, really good roasted ones. Someday try a dark meat roulade confit in duck fat, it'll put anything else to shame.

I've had some very good roast turkey. I'd just say that in the pantheon of meats turkey is definitely going to be among the minor players. Not even Vesta or one of the lesser known Olympians. We're talking Hekate or Rhea here. Seriously, does Turkey even crack your top 12 meats? Top 20? And while it certainly has its applications, many wonderful, roasting is probably the third or fourth best way to prepare an already disadvantaged protein.

[lonestar]

Damn, you must've had some shitty assed roast turkey in your life. I mean I'll take smoked over it as well, but I've had some really, really good roasted ones. Someday try a dark meat roulade confit in duck fat, it'll put anything else to shame.

I've had some very good roast turkey. I'd just say that in the pantheon of meats turkey is definitely going to be among the minor players. Not even Vesta or one of the lesser known Olympians. We're talking Hekate or Rhea here. Seriously, does Turkey even crack your top 12 meats? Top 20? And while it certainly has its applications, many wonderful, roasting is probably the third or fourth best way to prepare an already disadvantaged protein.

You severely underestimate my passion/love for a turkey sandwich. It'd definitely have a spot on my Mt Rushmore of casual foods right next to street tacos, cheese pizza and ice cream. Top twelve meats? It'd be in the top 5 probably...

1- Dungeness crab
2- Alaskan Halibut
3- Lamb
4- Beef (must be good choice or higher at least)
5- Turkey
5 (tie)- Pork
7- Lobster
8- Chicken
9- Venison
10- The rest of the fish except salmon, don't like salmon at all
11- Prawns
12- Clams and other bivalves


That's off the top of my head don't flame me if I forgot something.

[bosk1]

That's a mighty fine list.  For me, I think my recent experience with duck would make me have to include it on a list like that.  I have a couple of friends who duck hunt regularly, and one of them regularly shares with us.  His wife doesn't really like it very much (or, should I say, didn't), which worked to my advantage.  I can't say I like every duck preparation I've ever had.  But my wife does a pan sear in a cast iron pan at high heat, with red wine and bleu cheese sauce, and it is out of this world (very short sear at high heat, so you get a NICE hard sear on the outside, but inside is still rare).  She let my friend and his wife try it, and now she loves it. 

Anyhow, again, nice list.  Of all of those things, I would probably put turkey down near the bottom of that.  But that said, when prepared well, I really, REALLY enjoy it.

[Harmony]

Bloody hell I forgot all about crab melts!   

[TAC]

1. Hamburgers
2. Turkey
3. Chicken
4. Bacon
5. Beef Tenderloin (thinly cut on a nice roll smothered in Hellman's mayo)

[lonestar]

Bloody hell I forgot all about crab melts!   

My brothers old restaurant used to do hot dungeness crab rolls with melted cheese on brioche. Omfg best ever.

@bosk- good call in duck, I'd amend my list but I'm too lazy, but a proper duck breast or cofit leg is bomb for sure.

[hefdaddy42]

Guys!  Talk more about sandwiches!

BTW, it's hard to top a classic Reuben.

[King Postwhore]

Who gets fancy with their grilled cheese at home?  Bacon?  Apples?  What cheeses? What is your go to bread?

[hefdaddy42]

Who gets fancy with their grilled cheese at home?  Bacon?  Apples?  What cheeses? What is your go to bread?

Nah, I'm a grilled cheese purist.  I don't really want any added items.

[King Postwhore]

Who gets fancy with their grilled cheese at home?  Bacon?  Apples?  What cheeses? What is your go to bread?

Nah, I'm a grilled cheese purist.  I don't really want any added items.

What's your go to cheese and bread then?

[Adami]

I love a good simple grilled cheese with cheddar and maybe some Munster as well. I also love stuffing them with good crisp fries. I don’t need anything fancy.

[cramx3]

I hardly eat grilled cheese, but I havent experimented much.  White bread and cheddar with butter.

[hefdaddy42]

Who gets fancy with their grilled cheese at home?  Bacon?  Apples?  What cheeses? What is your go to bread?

Nah, I'm a grilled cheese purist.  I don't really want any added items.

What's your go to cheese and bread then?

Pretty simple.  White bread, American or cheddar.

[jingle.boy]

Who gets fancy with their grilled cheese at home?  Bacon?  Apples?  What cheeses? What is your go to bread?

Nah, I'm a grilled cheese purist.  I don't really want any added items.

What's your go to cheese and bread then?

Pretty simple.  White bread, American or cheddar.

Shredded cheddar on the inside, AND outside of a grilled cheese sammy.  The older, the better.

[El Barto]

The only time I do a grilled cheese sandwich is when I have leftover ham, so I don't guess that counts. In my case grueyere or baby swiss are usually the ticket.

[bosk1]

There's a local pub that used to serve one of the best grilled cheese I've ever had.  For the life of me, I can't recall what cheese they used.  But it was on Texas toast, and in addition to the cheese (which was fantastic), it had thick cut sriracha candied bacon and grilled hatch chile pepper, caramelized onions, and thin slice of tomato. 

I'm all in favor of going fancy with grilled cheese.  But I'm also fine with the basic as well.

EDIT:  Just found an old menu online, and it said they used brioche instead of Texas toast, so I may have been wrong about the bread.  But I do remember it was sliced pretty thick, but still toasted well.  They also said they used mozarella and cheddar, and while I do recall it being a mixture of cheeses, I seem to recall there being more of a tangy cheese as well.

[Stadler]

Who gets fancy with their grilled cheese at home?  Bacon?  Apples?  What cheeses? What is your go to bread?

Me:  Ham and tomato, with just a smidge of brown mustard on mine.  I usually use American, but I'm open to suggestions.  Butter or a very very thin coat of mayo on the outside, and I may drop a dollop of bacon grease in the pan if I'm feeling naughty.

[cramx3]

Semantics... but if you have ham on a grilled cheese, isn't it just a ham and cheese sandwich now? Or ham and cheese "melt"

I feel like once you add meat to a grilled cheese, it's no longer a grilled cheese but a hot/toasted/melt sandwich.

And of course there's nothing wrong with that, a ham and cheese melt is fantastic.  Same with turkey and cheese.  Or roast beef and cheese.  Generally, I like hot food better than cold so hot sandwiches are something I really enjoy, which is probably why I used to love Quiznos so much.

[EPICVIEW]

 a good turkey club   3 slices of toast ( whole wheat preferably),  bacon ( of course lol ) lettuce tomato and mayo   a dash of salt  maybe...  a side of fries or potato chips   all set 

[bosk1]

To an extent, yeah, it is just semantics.  But I guess if the "star" of the show is tons of melted cheese, and there is a small amount of meat added, I would still consider it a grilled cheese.  Whereas, if it is a meat sandwich with a slice of cheese, I would consider that a "[meat] and cheese." 

[Stadler]

I think it might be, because it's a common side to a sandwich, but is this the place to ask "what cheese do you prefer in your macaroni and cheese?"

I'm sort of searching for that "next level" flavor in mac-n-cheese.   And yes, I'm a heathen there too; I will often include ground beef, panchetta or prosciutto in my mac-n-cheese.

[EPICVIEW]

I think it might be, because it's a common side to a sandwich, but is this the place to ask "what cheese do you prefer in your macaroni and cheese?"

I'm sort of searching for that "next level" flavor in mac-n-cheese.   And yes, I'm a heathen there too; I will often include ground beef, panchetta or prosciutto in my mac-n-cheese.

sign me up   sounds good to me

[EPICVIEW]

I first tried Boston Market in the Minneapolis area during the summer of '95.  For a counter service chain, I thought it was simply outstanding.  I ate there several times during that summer.  A few years later, they eventually came to California.  I tried several, and thought the quality had declined substantially from what I remembered.

 about 10 years ago I would have their pot pies once in while   was not bad at all

[bosk1]

I think it might be, because it's a common side to a sandwich, but is this the place to ask "what cheese do you prefer in your macaroni and cheese?"

I'm sort of searching for that "next level" flavor in mac-n-cheese.   And yes, I'm a heathen there too; I will often include ground beef, panchetta or prosciutto in my mac-n-cheese.

Nothing wrong with adding some meat like the ones you suggested, or some crumbled bacon. 

As for cheese, I typically make mine with a primarily cheddar sauce, with some asiago added.  On top before popping it into the oven, I will do a layer of American cheese (for a hint of that "traditional" mac & cheese flavor), followed by a layer of panko and more grated cheddar.