Ingredients

  • 1 pullman loaf, unsliced
  • 16 ounces Italian Olive Salad, recipe follows
  • 4 1/2 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
  • 8 ounces sliced Virginia ham
  • 8 ounces sliced mortadella
  • 8 ounces sliced provolone
  • 4 ounces sliced mozzarella
  • 1 quart large pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained and slightly crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups large Greek black olives, drained and pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pickled cauliflower, drained
  • 1/4 bunch celery, sliced diagonally
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced diagonally
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini, drained and left whole
  • 1/3 cup cocktail onions, drained
  • 1/4 cup small capers, drained
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds

Method

  • Using a bread knife or other serrated knife, cut the pullman loaf, lengthwise and horizontally, twice to form 3 equally thick horizontal layers of bread.
  • Spread the cut side of the bottom layer with half of the olive salad, then layer with half of the meats and cheese.
  • Top with the middle portion of bread and spread the remaining olive salad over the top cut side of this layer.
  • Top with the remaining sliced meats and cheeses and cover with the top layer of the bread.
  • Press lightly.
  • Wrap the sandwich twice in aluminum foil, making sure that all of the edges are well sealed.
  • Preheat a grill to medium.
  • Place the wrapped sandwich directly on the grill and, using bricks or another heavy object, weight the sandwich on top.
  • Grill the sandwich for 1 hour, turning the sandwich every 15 minutes so that by the end of the hour the sandwich has cooked equally on all four sides.
  • (Weight the sandwich only when the top and bottom sides are on the grill.)
  • Remove the sandwich from the grill, unwrap, and slice to serve.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large non-reactive bowl and mix well.
  • Place in a non-reactive jar (preferably glass) and store tightly covered in the refrigerator.
  • The salad should be made at least 24 hours before using and only improves with age; it can keep for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 quarts