Italian Salumi Sandwich Recipes Inspired by the Five Boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island

FIVE ITALIAN CURED MEAT AND CHEESE SANDWICH IDEAS REMINISCENT OF NEW YORK’S FIVE BOROUGHS: MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN, QUEENS, THE BRONX, AND STATEN ISLAND

Italian blood runs through the busy veins of New York City — salumi runs thicker. Within the five boroughs of New York City, one can treasure the trattorias of Arthur Avenue, café paninos, and even antipasto in Central Park. Each borough has its own personality, creating a wealth of inspiration for those who love a good sandwich. After all, in New York, authentic Italian salumi, cheese, and bread are always a subway, taxi, or walk away.

Manhattan, NY: Ciabatta Bread, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Arugula, and Balsamic Glaze

The skyscrapers and fast-paced city life of Manhattan, New York, can stir up quite the appetite. This borough’s refined palate reflects the heartiness of pizza with sophistication from the Upper East Side. Ingredients:

•  2 slices of Italian ciabatta
•  8 Italian market-style pepperoni slices
•  5 oz of freshly sliced mozzarella
•  1 handful of arugula
•  ¼ cup of balsamic glaze

Directions:

1. Toast ciabatta slices
2. Layer pepperoni slices on top of one ciabatta slice
3. Add mozzarella, then arugula
4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with the second ciabatta slice

Brooklyn, NY: Sourdough Roll, Genoa Salami, Capicola, Provolone, Graza, and Pesto

The artisanal bread scene of Brooklyn, New York, pairs well with Italian salumi, cheese, and niche olive oils. Graza, a company known for its extra virgin olive oil, represents the new school of traditional olive oil found in Italian recipes from cities like Brooklyn, New York. Ingredients:

• 2 slices of Brooklyn sourdough bread
• ¼ cup of basil pesto
• 4 slices of Genoa salami
• 2 slices of capicola cold cuts
• 1 slice of Italian provolone cheese
• ¼ cup of Graza “Drizzle” extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Coat one slice of Brooklyn sourdough with basil pesto
2. Layer capicola and Genoa salami slices on top
3. Add provolone and a drizzle of Graza
4. Top with the second sourdough slice

Queens, NY: Pane Siciliano, Porchetta, Soppressata, Fontina, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Olive Tapenade

Queens, New York, is home to the New York Mets and a diverse food scene. Authentic Italian Pane Siciliano, porchetta, soppressata, fontina, and olive tapenade are plentiful in this borough. Ingredients:

• 2 slices of Pane Siciliano
• 2 slices of porchetta
• 2 slices of soppressata
• ¼ cup of sundried tomatoes
• ¼ cup of Italian olive tapenade
• 1 thick slice of Italian fontina

Directions:

1. Toast both slices of Pane Siciliano
2. Layer porchetta and soppressata slices
3. Top with sundried tomatoes and Italian olive tapenade
4. Add Italian fontina and other Pane Siciliano slice
5. Heat on the stove until the cheese is melted

The Bronx, NY: Italian Hero Roll, Prosciutto, Mozzarella di Bufala, and Spicy Giardiniera

Italian culture, food, and community thrive in the Bronx, New York. This borough houses New York’s famous Little Italy, which is overflowing with Italian trattorias, cafes, and mercatos.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of Italian prosciutto
• 2 slices of Genoa salami
• 1 thick slice of Mozzarella di Bufala
• ¼ cup of spicy giardiniera

Directions:

1. Slice the Italian hero roll
2. Stuff with Genoa salami slices and Mozzarella di Bufala
3. Top with spicy giardiniera

Staten Island, NY: Fresh Focaccia, Mortadella, Gorgonzola, Mixed Greens, Roma Tomato, Red Wine Vinegar, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Staten Island, New York, welcomes everyone with suburbs, luscious green parks, and a thriving Italian community. This borough is known as the “greenest borough” and the “borough of parks” because of its many green spaces.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of fresh focaccia
• A drizzle of red wine vinegar
• A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 slices of mortadella
• 1 slice of gorgonzola
• 2 slices of Roma tomato
• 1 handful of mixed greens

Directions:

1. Drizzle both slices of fresh focaccia with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
2. Layer slices of mortadella and gorgonzola
3. Top with slices of Roma tomato and mixed greens

Gemma Salumi: A Curated Taste of Italian Tradition

Gemma Salumi crafts the finest salumi products with heirloom recipes, wholesome choice cuts, and clean ingredients. Our culinary legacy began with our ancestors in Agerola, Italy, and lives on in New England through our family’s culinary brand, Salumificio G.B. For generations, our Italian family used the craft of salumi to preserve their meat, now we’re sharing it with the United States. Family traditions and Italian heritage season every Gemma Salumi recipe, keeping customers hungry for more.