If you’ve ever tried to construct a sandwich without giving much thought to the ingredients, you likely weren’t happy about the result that followed! This is because that sandwich preparation should involve a little bit of prior planning and thought. Plenty of less-than-desirable outcomes can happen if you don’t put in the work – the main one being that the sandwich becomes soggy and messy. In order to avoid these inconveniences, we’ll give you some tips on how to construct the best sandwich below!

Choose Your Bread Carefully

One thing that you may not have considered when making sandwiches in the past is how much moisture the ingredients inside give off. Have you ever tried to pair a juicy tomato with softer and doughier bread? You’ll likely find that the end result looks like a sponge after you’ve washed a plate. In order to avoid this outcome, you should choose your bread carefully. If you plan on using a lot of moist ingredients, you should have thick and dry bread to complement it. This way, your sandwich won’t turn into a soggy mess when it comes time to eat.

Consider Your Ingredient Pairings

At the end of the day, you should have a sandwich that is mostly uniform in its flavor profile. What we mean by this is choosing ingredients that pair well with each other. You don’t want to have too many bold ingredients whose flavors would clash between slices of bread! For this reason, you should pick meats, cheeses, and vegetables that complement each other in flavor and texture. For example, the saltiness of ham would pair great with a sharper cheese like provolone. Consider your condiments, too, as they should also add a complement to the flavor!

Think About Your Layers

 When you’re making a sandwich, it’s easy to think that you can throw the flavors together willy-nilly and assume that the final product won’t be affected. However, you’d be mistaken in this thinking! Condiments should be on both pieces of bread, as they act as a buffer between the sogginess of the other ingredients and the bread. The moist ingredients should go on the bottom after that, followed by the veggies, meat, and cheese on top. Not only will this ensure your sandwich stays intact, but it will help you get the most out of each layer’s flavor.

Italian Subs at Bricco Salumeria

When you eat with Bricco Salumeria, you won’t have to worry about properly layering your sandwich – we’ll do that part for you! All you’ll need to do is experience the wonderful Italian flavors that we offer as part of our sub sandwich selection. If you’re looking for a great Italian lunch, stop by the North End to get the most out of your midday meal!