I love making Monte Cristo's at home, however I don't like most restaurants' styles of them. I don't like the Powdered Sugar & Jam with it that most restaurants do. So when I make them at home I don't add the sweet stuff to it.
I’ve had pickle spears on the side of my plate and I’m not a big dill pickle person so I always ignore the pickle and it gets thrown in the garbage. Not to mention the juices sometimes run into the sandwich and make it soggy, which I don’t exactly appreciate. Just saying. We’re not all pickle people. Lol
Cutting the sandwich in quarters rather than halves makes the height easier to manage in a bite or two. Things might fall out of you try to pick up the larger pieces.
I can remember the first time I ever had a club. It blew my mind. WHERE WAS THIS ALL MY LIFE A BLT with an extra slice of toast, add some turkey, slice it into quarters diagonally, and hold each corner in place with a froo froo toothpick. Clearly this sandwich was Nikola Tesla's best invention.
You can make this Andre!!!! Club sandwich is VERY POPULAR sandwich on many restaurants menus in America! I Like both turkey and ham on my club sandwich! You should try this yourself and give us the answer if BLT is better than club sandwich. But really both BLT and Club sandwiches are delicious and depends on what you want. I like both! One is not always better than the other. Just two different similar sandwiches.
A club sandwich is classier than a burger, but still relatively simple. It's a good choice for a business lunch: it'll be on the table quickly and it's not messy to eat.
If you do eat meat, there is no such thing as "too much meat." Sandwiches are a separate culinary art form. With a few exceptions like the BLT, Club, Monte Cristo, etc... there are no rules. Basically, if you like it and it'll fit between two slices of bread, add the condiment of your choice and go for it.
@@greghamann2099 None of these are beyond the ability of someone with a recipe and a little bit of understanding of the ingredients. You can always make a sandwich out of ingredients you like and give it any crazy name that strikes your fancy.
@@1LittleNonna There's a lot of people out there that can't make a decent sandwich. People just don't know how to prepare their own food any more. Many people lack the ability to follow simple instructions. Those are the same people that think they have a license to throw anything they want into a sandwich.
@@greghamann2099 Folks certainly DO have "license to throw anything they want into a sandwich." It's their sandwich, and they'll not answer to you, me, or anyone else for it. Lighten up. What other folks put between two slices of bread is none of our business.
1. He did use a good bit of mayonnaise, but he spread it rather thin on each piece, so it ends up not as much as you might think. 2. It appears he used a "Green leaf lettuce", but iceberg lettuce, Red Leaf lettuce, or even Romain lettuce would be fine... use what you like based on flavor and crunchiness. 3. I have made a club like that, but with turkey, roast beef, and ham. This just replaces the beef with bacon. Combinations of meats that you like... do how you want!
Good answer! I'll add some replies to his questions. Yes, club sandwiches are always triple-deckers. These sandwiches are very popular throughout the USA, and there is a lot of variety. For bread, use what you like. I prefer whole wheat or multigrain, but whatever you like is good. For how many meats, it is typically bacon plus 2 others. As BattleChemist points out, not even the bacon is required. I believe the "from scratch" video you started with used only turkey and bacon, but the amount of turkey he used was double the turkey in the 2nd video.
Yes, iceberg is preferred. And the tomatoes should go on before the lettuce, so that the lettuce can form a barrier between the tomatoes and the toast.
In Saratoga, NY, the Saratoga Clubhouse claims to have originated the club sandwich, and that “club” is just shorthand for clubhouse. That's why some people refer to a club sandwich as a clubhouse sandwich. A club sandwich or clubhouse sandwich, is a sandwich consisting of three slices of bread (traditionally toasted), sliced turkey or chicken, fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles ... A California Club Sandwich adds sliced avocado. 🥪 🥑😋
I live a short distance from Saratoga Springs and I've had the club sandwich from the Saratoga Clubhouse at the flat track many, many times. Just about every restaurant within a 100 mile radius offers a club sandwich, including many of the higher end places. They'll offer it if they serve lunch or on their bar/pub menu. I have to say that I've never had a club sandwich with pickles IN the sandwich. You'll usually get a dill pickle spear or some bread and butter pickles along side. There have been many versions of this sandwich since the original appeared and I do enjoy a ham, mixed meat, or chicken salad club from time to time, but for me, the classic, made with in-house roasted turkey breast will always be my favorite. 😊
@@lesaahrenstein6360 I've seen a "California Club" with avocado on menus here in the Northeast, so like a lot of classic dishes, the variations tend to catch on, even if they start out as more of a regional thing. If folks like a certain ingredient in a particular dish that might not have been in the original or classic version, I think that's great! I was just talking about the history of the club sandwich. 😊
ADORE the Club sandwich. Appears he used the upper leaves of Romaine lettuce which are dark and not crunchy. Use what you like. Gotta have dill pickles with this sandwich. If you don't want to do fries, this is frequently served/eaten with potato chips. Am confident you will also love this. How high it ends up being depends on how many layers you add. Looking forward to you making and enjoying this. 😊
Yes, mayo, a tiny bit of mustard. Ketchup doesn't typically go on this. One of the few things we **don't** typically put it on. Hamburgers, hotdogs, corn dogs, fries, fried fish, popcorn chicken, sure. Club sandwich, nah. Doesn't quite work there. For whatever reason, clod sandwiches and ketchup don't tend to go together right... Mayo and mustard work better on cold deli meat sandwiches. ^_^ Might even try "honey mustard," which could make it **a little interesting.**
2 rules for a club sandwich - 1) 3 pieces of bread 2) 2 different meats. When I was working, I would take sandwiches for lunch. On the weekend, I would use what ever meat was left from the week. This would use the leftover meat before buying new meat form the next week. Your Portuguese, try this. Cut a popa seco into 3 pieces, place chouriço on the bottom then a BLT on top.
@@european-reacts I would argue with the presentation--although the edges of at least two quarters are shown--but stipulate that the frilly picks are important. You need them to hold the quarter sandwich portions together and regular toothpicks can get lost and cause injury. If you can't find them, you can cut down bamboo skewers and use a carrot, pickle, or whatever ribbon to mark the location. Some restaurants do this for aesthetics, conservation, economy, or .... to justify pricing? Lol.
the second video is more common as in restaurant/cafe. the first one is more like a fancy pants one that no one does it from scratch ever. always store bought pre-cut meat. I had it fist at childhood tens of years ago outside of America....it has been around forever.
Brian Lagerstrom is an awesome chef! He makes all his bread because he worked as a baker prior to his YT gig. Typically today, Club sandwiches are made with three bread slices. It's important to use deli meat which is thinner. I would say "Go for it!"
In indianapolis i can find this sandwich at Denny's, Bob Evans, McAlister's, Cheddars, The Paragon, Mann's Grill, Peppy Grill, The Metro and The Oasis. Depending on the restaurant you can substitute mayo with honey mustard, drop the ham, add orange/cranberry sauce and substitute fries for onion rings.
@protorhinocerator142 The Portuguese have great cured meats. It was a bit of a culture shock seeing all of the cured hams in the meat markets in Porto. When you ask for a pound of ham, lamb, goat or beef. They slice it off a leg, with the hoof still attached. The legs are cradled in a rack that will have 10-12 hams that could be cut from.
You gotta have the moisture from the mayonnaise (or mustard if you want). Nobody likes a dry sandwich! This was a near perfect example of a club sandwich. Make sure to salt and pepper your slices of tomato before putting on the sandwich. Also, fun fact: the most popular club sandwich in the world is technically the McDonald's Big Mac!
Club sandwiches are very common on the menus of sandwich shops and delis. The frilly toothpick is an old deli tradition; the _pick_ helps hold big sandwiches together and the _frills_ make it "fancy"!
Yes, BLT is different, BUT the TOASTED Bread is critical for both.. not grilled bread as some European folks have tried to do. Iceberg or green lettuce is a matter of taste... He correctly put the tomato next to the toasted bread..To absorb the moisture. There is Never too much mayo. 3 meats required, but I never make it at home, but I like to order it out.. colorful toothpick to hold the quarters is also required!!!!
They call toasted cheese , a toasty so they of course thought when we say toast we meant fried . We call it toasted cheese after all lol . I’ve seen it happen on at least 3 channels lol .
Few things, #1 season the tomato with salt and pepper. #2 Chicken and Pork can be used as well instead of ham and turkey. #3 Thinner slices of deli meat is better. Thicker slices have less surface area for air, you need air to have flavor.
Yes you need 3 meats. Bacon, ham and turkey. I have this usually when I go out to restaurant. Its tastes great with some honey mustard for dipping sandwich in. Don't forget to butter the bread. Yum
Yes, please add it to your cooking show. By the way, your kitchen is more beautiful and modern than 95% of American kitchens. Well done! I personally hate lettuce on any kind of sandwich, cold or hot, so my club has sliced turkey, ham, roast beef, thin dill pickles, swiss cheese (Emmenthaler), bacon, mild mustard, and a light smear of horseradish sauce for some heat. One can also do an Italian Club using the very famous Italian coldcuts instead.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! Our boss buys us lunch every Friday and no one even asks me about the menu anymore. I always want a turkey club (there are 3 meats - turkey, ham & bacon). My visited coworkers already know what I'll order. So much better than a BLT. Just be sure you toast and mayo the beard! 🤪
I get a turkey club sandwich at a little mom and pop restaurant near me and they use roasted turkey so good. They also have a sourdough stuffed French toast 😋
My personal favorite is a Reuben on Rye bread. Sadly, to make corned beef at home takes a lot of time and patience. Alas, I have little of either. So I buy one. But the Club? That one, I have in the home fridge almost everyday.
I also love a Reuben sandwich. My dad used to make corned beef and it took days and careful tending. But boy was it good. He also made corned beef hash with it. He has been gone for many years but I still remember that delicious corned beef.
Iceberg lettuce actually has no nutritional value so we use the bib lettuce like he did. Had a club sandwich a couple weeks ago. Both meats. It’s not the same as a BLT both are fantastic. Usually club sandwich has ham and turkey with the bacon. If you really want your mind blown the next time you make that delicious meat loaf you made eat the left over as a sandwich. Used to be my favorite lunch to take to school. You can also make your pot roast. Make mashed potatoes and gravy. Lay piece of bread on your plate put the roast on the bread. Scoop of p 11:25 otatoes right on top of the meat then cover it all with gravy. You have roast beef manhattan here in Indiana but other states call it an open faced sandwich.
Check out Mr. H and friends, they just did a video about a day or so ago and made this. Very easy sandwich to make, but the difficulty is unhinging your jaw like a snake to eat it. Usually served with a pickle spear and fries!
I order this sandwich regularly at certain places because it is my favorite thing on their menu. This is a great sandwich that is lighter than eating a burger, and healthier maybe, or it seems so anyway. I can not longer eat my all time favorite sandwich, the "Reuben". A traditional Reuben sandwich consists of thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on marbled rye bread slathered with Russian or Thousand Island dressing.
For another food idea, check out 'smashburgers'. It's a particularly American way to make a hamburger that's popular in diner-style restaurants. One tip; put mayo on the bottom bun as a barrier to keep meat juices from making it soggy.
I believe the original CLUB came from the name Chicken-Lettuce-Under-Bacon I like the ham & turkey combo, but if available, I look for turkey that's blackened flavored. I also recommend a little salt and pepper on the tomato. My grocery store even sells prepackaged ham, turkey and American cheese for creating club sandwiches
The problem is where he put the Tomato & how he over-toasted the bread. The bread is supposed to be LIGHTLY TOASTED! Not Dark Toasted like this, you are also supposed to put the Lettuce between the bread & Tomato.
I prefer leaf lettuce on my sandwiches and iceberg lettuce in my salads. The combination on ham and turkey go together amazingly! Club sandwiches is a next level BLT. You and your wife will love it.
A club sandwich is almost any sandwich you can think of with the addition of the third slice of bread, tomatoes and bacon. Boom! It’s a club sandwich. Delicious no matter the meat choices. And the last time I had one was last week and it was the classic, turkey club. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. 😂 Edited to add the bread MUST be toasted.
I forgot to mention that the reason people put mayonnaise on the bread facing the sandwich or in between the sandwich is because that only is it used for lubricant, so the sandwich is not dry while trying to swallow it, but because it forms a barrier between the bread and anything moist like the tomatoes. Mayonnaise is made out of oil so you could use butter to protect the bread also but in the United States, we use mayonnaise. If we didn’t use that, and if we didn’t eat the sandwich right away in about 15 minutes to a half an hour the bread would be all soggy and gross. The mayonnaise protects the moisture from hitting the bread and making it icky.
We also have and made what is called a Po' Boy Sandwich. This is another sandwich that is made different almost everywhere. In the 1920's Depression-Era it was served to workers that couldn't afford a full sandwich, so this would be a one piece of bread sandwich or half roll with meat toppings and sometimes some form of sauce. We make our Po' Boy Sandwiches (sometimes called an Open-Faced Sandwich) with beef bar-b-que (called bbq for short) or Manwich using hamburger buns and since they are cheap, we can use both sides of the buns. Now this is also made with Texas-Style Toast Bread (that isn't toasted until you toast it, ha, ha). Not to get your mind swimming too much, but some of the best American-Style French Toast is made with Texas-Style Toast Bread and powder sugar put on top of it. Then you add the maple syrup!
The club sandwich is very tasty. You are going to love it. The two meats make it a club, so of course you have to have the two meats. The sandwich is simple and tasty. And yes, this is a staple at diners in America. The pickle goes on the side, not on the sandwich:) You should make it man.
In America we have tons of different club sandwiches; I know this because I made them. Basically any "Club Sandwich" is any kind of meat with your choice of cheese you can think of that has no bones in it and the first (but last to be added) will be the bacon against the toast, then tomatoes so your lettuce does not wilt against the hot bacon (unless you used cooled cooked bacon then the lettuce can go against the bacon, and yes we use head or iceberg lettuce, last. We offered our clubs on White, Wheat, or Rye Bread, but traditionally White Bread Toast You can use something called chicken fried steak (deep fat- or air-fried) add your cheese immediately so you get that cheese melted, toast, then added your bacon. tomatoes, then lettuce (which even thought it is called a BLT. Most people here eat the meat layer on the bottom and the BLT on the top part. I was also trained to bake my bacon in the shape of "Vs" so you can put at least 4 pieces on the BLT and not have to worry about it coming out of your sandwich. The other reason you bake it it that you can use a baking screen under the bacon so the fat will automatically go off the bacon plus it makes that good crisp bacon. Keep that bacon grease if you want to try white gravy (nothing to do with the sandwich, but great for white gravy)! You just need to pour the bacon grease over a metal-type mesh so you can keep the bacon grease but not have bits of bacon in it; unless you want to keep the bacon bits and grease for a gravy to make a rue, but has to be used immediately as if you keep the bacon bits in the grease you can keep covered after cooled, for a very long time. We used mayonnaise or Miracle Whip immediately after the toast was done, so it would soften one side of the toast as cooled toast with mayonnaise added after just leaves crumbs all over you. We made tuna or chicken salad clubs, again, almost any type meat with cheese on the lower level as the next level of the BLT makes it a "Club Sandwich". I also still make Croissant-Type Clubs; not a true club, but the bacon, lettuce and tomato are put on it. I just cut my store-bought huge croissants in half then cover (depending who in my family is eating them) add either Miracle Whip on the bottom half of the croissant and yellow mustard on the top (I don't like it so I don't put anything on my croissant halves as they are soft to start with and have butter in them. Take two pieces of long-style turkey or just add turkey slices where there are at least two layers of turkey slices, add 4-6 pieces bacon (again I use the V-shape as they fit the croissant even better on top of the turkey, add one to two slices of your cheese of choosing, Take two pieces of ham put them over the bacon and cheese, add a good amount of iceberg lettuce, then add three to four slices of tomatoes, add your top part of the croissant.. Put two sandwich-picks into the Croissant, cut the middle of the Croissant Club Sandwich in half, to make it prettier I cut it at a slant. I do not like smoked turkey or ham, so I use store-bought, oven-baked turkey and extra-lean premium cooked ham. As with any sandwich/club sandwich you can make them anyway you and your family like them. I make approximately two croissant sandwiches per guy in my family (so more than a pound of food with both sandwiches) and usually only one for women, halves for kids. I go through 24 croissants, 2 pounds of ham and 2 pounds of turkey, 72 pieces of bacon, 6 large beef-steak-type tomatoes, two heads of lettuce and sometimes a pound and a half of sliced American Cheese! That feeds about 12 to 15 people depending on how they want their croissant sandwich made. This is a big hit with my family as we eat these after church and before or during us watching our beloved Denver Broncos! I serve my croissant sandwiches with the choice of chips my particular family wanted; usually Lays Original, Ruffles, or Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips. Then after the game I would make fried biscuits as dessert. No one went away hungry! Ha ha! I don't know of any Portuguese foods.We can buy about any type of food in America at our bigger grocery stores, so maybe you can show us some of your foods from your country. (Maybe you have already done that.)
I haven't had a club since summer, since I am very picky about my tomatoes and only eat the ones I grow or if I can find an heirloom one at the grocery store. When I make them I don't use that much meat. I use two slices of ham and two slices of turkey and only enough bacon to cover the bread. I also put mustard on the middle piece of toast instead of mayo, which is how I've always had it served to me at a restaurant. The lettuce shown in the video is green leaf lettuce, which I don't find particularly flavorful, but better than Romano. I make it with iceberg because it tastes better. Regular white bread is what it is traditionally made with. My husband and I used to split a club sandwich and get an extra side order of fries because the clubs were so filling the restaurant we got them at we didn't each need to get one. If you make it like this, you may want to just split it with your wife or skip making fries to go with it. Maybe you should find a nice healthy American salad of some sort to make after that. Although, I am still waiting on those cinnamon rolls. Yeah, the salad can wait until after the cinnamon rolls.
One thing to know is CLUB means Chicken Lettuce Under Bacon. Basically a BLT is on the bottom and a chicken sandwich on top. I always add ham and turkey as well.
@@roystoyscomics1361It was originated at one specific Clubhouse. The Saratoga Racecourse Clubhouse in Saratoga Springs NY. And the ingredients are very specific, if you want the OG sandwich. Of course, over the years, many variations have popped up all across the country, but I've had the original and many other versions and the Saratoga Clubhouse club sandwich is the best, hands down. (There's no chicken, either. Mr. H just assumed that's what it meant. 😊)
The Union Clubhouse claims they had a club sandwich five years before Saratoga. I have no clue which is correct. But even cookbooks listed a Clubhouse Sandwich within that time frame.
I had this sandwich today for lunch, actually! It was a turkey club so it didn't have ham, but everything else was the same including the lettuce. Also I used mustard because I didn't have mayo. (there was a small snow storm in Dallas today and I had to make do with what I had at home).
Hello Andre, the Club Sandwich is a staple in America and they have many different versions of the sandwich. You can use Chicken or Turkey, Ham, Mayonnaise, Lettuce and Tomato. They even have a California Club which has Avocado Slices added. So, just find a recipe that you like or want to try because they are very tasty and if you like pickles just add a picks spear on the side.
I feel like the club sandwich is one of those that every place makes their own way and can be different. They always need Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and turkey (maybe chicken) on toast. I think it because its a chilled sandwich (cold meat, cold lettuce and tomato, and mayo) makes it very refreshing for a summer sandwich. You find it a lot in family owned diners.
Club Sandwitches are from Club-cars aboard trains. It's a Diner-car that served food and became a Diner when people just parked them on a plot of land and started serving food. Club-cars were the higher class Diner-cars. First class is what it would be called today. There is quite a few verssion because different railroad lines had there own menu. Turkey Club and Tuna Club are the 2 most popular types.
@cee8mee ham, turkey, cheese, three pieces of bread. It's basically a club sandwich. I'm sure tomatoes and mayonnaise could be added, it's all covered in batter. I'm sure some people don't put lettuce on their sandwiches.
@@arielview6601 Again, no. Sorry. A Monte Cristo is is ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, batter dipped and fried. Served hot and cut open, usually dusted with powdered sugar, often with a side of raspberry preserves. Anything else is a variation. The only thing that club sandwich has in common with one is turkey and bread. I'm sorry, but this guy wants to learn. Should he be taught the wrong thing?
I had a turkey club last week. No ham. On the top layer I used four slices of bacon. The origin of the club sandwich dates back to the late 1800's. They were served in private clubs for the rich, usually as a lunch entree.
When I am having lunch in a new restaurant, I always order a club sandwich. Any restaurant that can't make a club sandwich shouldn't be trusted with anything else. I am also a Tpgp's fan.
The key to any good sandwich or plate is the quality of the ingredients. Something as simple as the bread or even the sauce can make a huge difference in how good it will taste.
The club sandwich is good, but it's only a bit more than the BLT. If you want something a little different, check out a Sloppy Joe sandwich (not the loose meat version) or even better is a Reuben Sandwich.
My mother served a stack of these when her Canasta "Club" came over to play cards. The Ladies could take a lady-size sandwich or two, and still get a hefty lunch. That's why I thought they were called club sandwiches.🌻🌻
Traditional Club Sandwich has turkey, ham, & bacon for the meats. Also cheese, lettuce, & tomatoes with Koscher Dill Pickle spears on the plate. And yes, it is very delicious. The combination of the different meats makes for the delicious flavor.
The turkey club is so much better with REAL sliced turkey. Not the lunchmeat turkey. So, get a turkey breast, roast it, eat some and slice off some the next day. If you can't do that, get the lunch meat. Any bread is fine, toast it in the toaster! You don't have to have ham or cheese on it, but that is a good combination. Use the lettuce you like. I use what he is using. No nutrition in iceberg lettuce. It's one of three sandwiches I order at restaurants IF they are using real turkey, not lunchmeat. Leave the toothpicks in until it's picked up to eat. They are holding it together. I had one of these maybe 2 weeks ago?
I had to google what a club sandwich is. I have heard that term all my life. For one thing, it is a double-decker sandwich. I am not sure my mouth opens that big... lol. If I made it for me, I would make it 1 layer, but you would probably have to make it 2 layer or else everyone would scream... lol. Buy normal sliced meat... I would not cook the meat from beginning either. Also you do not have to put all that bacon on either... 1 layer is sufficient. This recipe was developed for a restaurant, so that is why it is so extreme. I have never had a Club Sandwich, but it looks delicious.
The club sandwich is extremely popular, and it actually shows up on menus across the US. By the way, we call any three-bread-slice sandwich a "double-decker." Club sandwich preparation tips/trivia: Mayo goes on all toast sides that touch other ingredients. It's a structural thing - together with the toothpicks, the mayo acts as a food glue to help keep the sandwich together. Always salt and pepper your tomato slices, but they don't have to be quite as thick as in the video. Iceberg lettuce is the standard, due to its satisfying crunch and general availability, but other leafy greens can be used. Bibb lettuce is a popular susbtitute. Cheese is usually cheddar. While the club is definitely an American creation, DO NOT use American cheese slices. That is the saddest form of club sandwich. Avoid. Bacon is required, but the choice of meats and variety is up to you. Turkey, ham, and chicken are the most common options. Cutting the sandwich into 4 triangles with frilly toothpicks is also a must... it's just the way clubs are always served. While fries are a popular side item, other options like potato chips or salad are common. In general, the club sandwich is the BLT's fancy older brother. It's also a more filling meal due to it basically being 2 sandwiches in one. I hope you make this at some point. Your videos are a delight. 😊
The greener a lettuce is the more nutrients it has in it. Iceberg lettuce is about 50% water. Romaine lettuce is the most nutrient dense. It really depends on the dish youre making though. If you make tacos, you want iceberg because it gives a little bit of dampness to your taco without making it soggy. If youre making a caesar salad, you want romaine because its generally moderately healthy (depending on the salad dressing you use or if you even use dressing).
That is the classic club sandwich. It is one of my favorite sandwiches. It brings back a lot of memories. When was a kid, I'm almost 70 now, I used to go with my mother to a nearby department store that had a cafeteria. We always ordered the club sandwich .
A Turkey Club, along with cheeseburgers are my favorite sandwiches. A local restaurant to me, makes the best turkey club I have ever had, and it does not include ham. They also have a "deluxe" version which I have never tried. Their "secret" that they sell so many (even more than their hamburgers), is because they regularly cook a whole turkey, just to have enough for the sandwiches they sell. And, they only use breast meat for the club.
Since you asked: The last time I had a CLUB sandwich was back in September. Mine was closer to the original, using rotisserie chicken. (CLUB is an acronym for Chicken and Lettuce Under Bacon.) "Better" than a BLT is a tricky question, because it all depends on what I'm hungry for. Sometimes I just want a basic fried egg sandwich on buttered bread. Sometimes I want to go all out and make a goyim Cecil - that's ham, melted cheese, caramelized onions, mayo and mustard on the bottom bread, barbecue sauce on the top. It's named after the Jewish deli where I first had a kosher version of it. The CLUB is just one in a rotation of a vast array of sandwiches I make at home, as is the BLT. I think after you make a CLUB, you should react to the Philly cheesesteak. That's a classic for a reason, and surprisingly simple to make.
Easy: a club sandwich consists of meat (chicken, turkey, ham, bacon, etc.), tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise, with two layers of filling between three slices of toast or bread. Yes, a club always has 3 slices of bread. Multiple meats also define a club. Club sandwiches are served with the toothpicks still in them.
Spicy mustard is a nice added touch for a club sandwich. A club is a basic American lunch option from a diner or as a packed lunch. A club is just a meat sandwich wearing a BLT as a hat. Plenty of ways to do it. Much of "American" food that is now a classic is from the heydays of industrialization (packing the husbands lunch before heading off to the factory) and using new methods of preservation such as refrigeration, American cheese (which lasts longer and is cheap but isnt as good) and Miracle Whip which is a long lasting store bought alternative to real home made mayonnaise.
You can add sliced avocado to a BLT if you like avocado. Leaf lettuce or Romane lettuce is tastier and has more vitamins than iceberg lettuce. If you like the BLT you will love the Club Sandwich! Club sandwiches always have ham, turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, and mayo on toasted bread and is two layers between three pieces of toast.
To me this is a classic Club Sandwich, though of course there are variations, there is a Sports Grill near where I live that makes a great Club Sandwich on Jalapeno Ciabatta bread with Jalapeno Mayo along with the traditional Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato, They also offer a traditional version like shown in this video.
6:57 Iceberg is definitely not better than Romaine lettuce. Iceberg lettuce is a very low nutrient and cheap lettuce with a high water content. It's good if you want something just for a watery crunch. 8:20 It's basically ONLY served at restaurants.
The club sandwich is very popular at diner type restaurants. Usually you only have one protein plus the bacon, so you will have a Turkey Club, a Roast Beef Club, a Chicken Salad Club, a Ham Club etc.
A club sandwich is a classic and I am sure you would love it, it has a lot of flavor and texture. I like mine toasted but I have eaten many that weren't toasted. My suggestion is that you make one toasted (toast the bread first then make the sandwich) and one on untoasted bread and see which one you prefer. If you like a sandwich that is a meal, this is it. Use whatever kind of cheese you like in your club, here it would usually be cheddar or swiss, maybe even pepper jack. You don't need to get smoked turkey, but I would say get real turkey breast not lunch meat type...same with the ham. Buy real ham and real turkey breast at the deli or meat section of your grocery store. I like the iceberg lettuce but for a video, the green is a much more colorful contrast to the red tomato so perhaps that is why he is using it. Go ahead and load on the bacon. It is just one meal one time. Your first club sandwich should be the perfect one. Just eat half of it and save the other half for your wife. NO KETCHUP!!! You want the flavors to be pure on a club sandwich. You can't compare this and the BLT, once you taste this you will understand that they are different sandwiches. A BLT showcases the bacon and this showcases a combination of a turkey and bacon sandwich with a classic ham and cheese. We put tomato and lettuce on most of our cold meat sandwiches and sometimes even on tuna salad or egg salad sandwiches. Usually some potato chips or fries and a dill pickle spear on the side. It is not too much, it is a meal not a snack. Eat half of it and give the other half to your wife. Don't skimp the first time. After that you can alter it but for your first try, make it the right way. You are a cooking channel where you try new and exciting tastes...Go For It, there is only one "first time" for everything. Wait until you try a French Dip or a Patty Melt. Those are great sandwiches as are Ruben Sandwich or Hot Pastrami sandwich on Rye Bread. We have a lot of different sandwiches here. Americans seem to love sandwiches.
Letuce - • Diner Sandwich - Iceburg Lettuce • Country Club Sandwich - Romain Lettuce The "Club" originated in the enironment of country clubs because of the attitude of the rich needing to be over the top on everything. The BLT was more of the commoners version. The Club does have both meats. And hint...Mayo kind of "waterproof" the bread. I love both.
I like both BLT and Club sandwiches. Most restaurants only have the bacon and turkey. I'm not a hugh fan of turkey, so I generally replace the turkey with ham. At home, I make it with 2 types of ham, Honey ham and smoked ham, and of course the bacon for the BLT part. But as one of the others commented, whatever you like cut down or stacked up to fit between bread slices or on a sandwich roll, goes.
The lettuce he used looks like green leaf lettuce. It is great for Club sandwiches and BLT sandwiches, but most people use Iceberg lettuce for them. As far as the meats, the 'classic' Club sandwich has turkey and ham (and bacon, of course), but many people make them with just the turkey and bacon. To 'Americanize' it even more, use mayo and a little Ranch dressing for the spread on it. :)
It varies from restaurant to restaurant -- Turkey or Turkey & Ham. Both are good. This is served in restaurants and diners all across the USA. I have one a few times a year. After Thanksgiving, a home made Turkey Club is the best with leftover turkey and freshly cooked bacon.
Some people do a club sandwich with turkey, ham and roast beef, and some are turkey, ham and bacon. I don't necessarily say a club sandwich is better than a BLT, just different. A club is always 3 pieces of bread and sauce between every layer. They are both delicious and you definitely must try one. The more meat, the better!
My favorite sandwich is the reuben. It's not for everyone because it has sauerkraut, but there is a variant called the rachel that replaces the sauerkraut with coleslaw. There is a restaurant near me that makes another variant of a reuben where they make it a double decker and add a knackwurst on the second layer. I love it!
The classic club sandwich is a stack of THREE slices of toast, TWO or more types of meat (like bacon and thin deli turkey), lettuce, tomatoes and mayo, and sometimes a slice of American cheese. Today there are endless versions of a club sandwich. Here in California it's usually 3 slices of sour dough toast, delicious roast turkey breast, crispy bacon, avocado, mixed greens, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and mayo. Depending on the area and restaurant, a chef might make up his own recipe...like gourmet olive spread, pepperoncinis, provolone, sundried tomatoes, and baby spinach leaves.
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Nobody tell this man about the Monte Cristo Sandwich. He may die.
I second this!
I absolutely love monte cristos
It has been decades for me. MC sammies are so good.
I love making Monte Cristo's at home, however I don't like most restaurants' styles of them. I don't like the Powdered Sugar & Jam with it that most restaurants do. So when I make them at home I don't add the sweet stuff to it.
Ugh! Now I have to drive into Reno for a MC...I blame y'all
The only thing missing is the pickle spear.
Yes, don't forget the pickle!!!
And fries or chips
An amazing pickle makes all the difference.
The pickle 🥒 is essential
I’ve had pickle spears on the side of my plate and I’m not a big dill pickle person so I always ignore the pickle and it gets thrown in the garbage. Not to mention the juices sometimes run into the sandwich and make it soggy, which I don’t exactly appreciate. Just saying. We’re not all pickle people. Lol
I LOVE A CLUB SANDWICH!! Lots of mayo. Cut into four triangles, serve with fries and a pickle spear.
Miracle Whip...
Cutting the sandwich in quarters rather than halves makes the height easier to manage in a bite or two. Things might fall out of you try to pick up the larger pieces.
Even chips, and a cup of cream of potato soup...😋😏
Just don't eat the toothpick-frills.
I can remember the first time I ever had a club. It blew my mind. WHERE WAS THIS ALL MY LIFE
A BLT with an extra slice of toast, add some turkey, slice it into quarters diagonally, and hold each corner in place with a froo froo toothpick.
Clearly this sandwich was Nikola Tesla's best invention.
You can make this Andre!!!! Club sandwich is VERY POPULAR sandwich on many restaurants menus in America! I Like both turkey and ham on my club sandwich! You should try this yourself and give us the answer if BLT is better than club sandwich. But really both BLT and Club sandwiches are delicious and depends on what you want. I like both! One is not always better than the other. Just two different similar sandwiches.
That is a true club....ham, turkey and bacon. If they leave off the ham no club!
A club sandwich is classier than a burger, but still relatively simple. It's a good choice for a business lunch: it'll be on the table quickly and it's not messy to eat.
Healthier too :)
A club sandwich is just an upscale BLT. No fear, you can do this.
I want one now
If you do eat meat, there is no such thing as "too much meat." Sandwiches are a separate culinary art form. With a few exceptions like the BLT, Club, Monte Cristo, etc... there are no rules. Basically, if you like it and it'll fit between two slices of bread, add the condiment of your choice and go for it.
There definitely are rules and recipes. Amateurs should not make these sandwiches.
@@greghamann2099 None of these are beyond the ability of someone with a recipe and a little bit of understanding of the ingredients. You can always make a sandwich out of ingredients you like and give it any crazy name that strikes your fancy.
@@1LittleNonna There's a lot of people out there that can't make a decent sandwich. People just don't know how to prepare their own food any more. Many people lack the ability to follow simple instructions. Those are the same people that think they have a license to throw anything they want into a sandwich.
@@greghamann2099 shut up nerd
@@greghamann2099 Folks certainly DO have "license to throw anything they want into a sandwich." It's their sandwich, and they'll not answer to you, me, or anyone else for it. Lighten up. What other folks put between two slices of bread is none of our business.
1. He did use a good bit of mayonnaise, but he spread it rather thin on each piece, so it ends up not as much as you might think.
2. It appears he used a "Green leaf lettuce", but iceberg lettuce, Red Leaf lettuce, or even Romain lettuce would be fine... use what you like based on flavor and crunchiness.
3. I have made a club like that, but with turkey, roast beef, and ham. This just replaces the beef with bacon. Combinations of meats that you like... do how you want!
At Day's Inn of Meadville, we did not put mayonnaise on our club sandwiches unless requested.
Good answer! I'll add some replies to his questions. Yes, club sandwiches are always triple-deckers. These sandwiches are very popular throughout the USA, and there is a lot of variety. For bread, use what you like. I prefer whole wheat or multigrain, but whatever you like is good. For how many meats, it is typically bacon plus 2 others. As BattleChemist points out, not even the bacon is required. I believe the "from scratch" video you started with used only turkey and bacon, but the amount of turkey he used was double the turkey in the 2nd video.
I prefer a club sandwich with multiple meats.
Mayo is the adhesive that helps hold a club sandwich together.
I've always referred to it as sandwich glue.
@@SceptiGusLol 😂 Love it.
Yes, iceberg is preferred. And the tomatoes should go on before the lettuce, so that the lettuce can form a barrier between the tomatoes and the toast.
But you can use whichever lettuces you like for a club, he's using green leaf lettuce.
I like green leaf or red leaf lettuce, personally.
But, to each their own. :) I suppose iceberg would do in a pinch.
I like Iceberg or Butter leaf lettuce!
Sorry, but iceberg is the worst lettuce in my opinion. The green leaf or red leaf is much better.
In Saratoga, NY, the Saratoga Clubhouse claims to have originated the club sandwich, and that “club” is just shorthand for clubhouse. That's why some people refer to a club sandwich as a clubhouse sandwich. A club sandwich or clubhouse sandwich, is a sandwich consisting of three slices of bread (traditionally toasted), sliced turkey or chicken, fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles ... A California Club Sandwich adds sliced avocado. 🥪 🥑😋
I live a short distance from Saratoga Springs and I've had the club sandwich from the Saratoga Clubhouse at the flat track many, many times. Just about every restaurant within a 100 mile radius offers a club sandwich, including many of the higher end places. They'll offer it if they serve lunch or on their bar/pub menu. I have to say that I've never had a club sandwich with pickles IN the sandwich. You'll usually get a dill pickle spear or some bread and butter pickles along side. There have been many versions of this sandwich since the original appeared and I do enjoy a ham, mixed meat, or chicken salad club from time to time, but for me, the classic, made with in-house roasted turkey breast will always be my favorite. 😊
I keep putting in my comment that for the BLT or the club sandwich I use avocado . I live in San Diego and avocados are very easy to get here
@@lesaahrenstein6360 I've seen a "California Club" with avocado on menus here in the Northeast, so like a lot of classic dishes, the variations tend to catch on, even if they start out as more of a regional thing. If folks like a certain ingredient in a particular dish that might not have been in the original or classic version, I think that's great! I was just talking about the history of the club sandwich. 😊
I had a ham and turkey club for lunch today. It was delicious as always. You should make one. You can use presliced deli meat without a problem.
No such thing as a stupid question. Only considered stupid if you don't ask at all and just be confused!😂❤
I in that case I have one for you.
Are there any stupid questions?
@@protorhinocerator142the only stupid question is the one you have but don't ask.
Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.
ADORE the Club sandwich. Appears he used the upper leaves of Romaine lettuce which are dark and not crunchy. Use what you like. Gotta have dill pickles with this sandwich. If you don't want to do fries, this is frequently served/eaten with potato chips. Am confident you will also love this. How high it ends up being depends on how many layers you add. Looking forward to you making and enjoying this. 😊
that was green leaf lettuce. I use it often for sammiches
I hate pickles!
It's basically a BLT with a layer of meat. Each restaurant would make it with a specific meat or meats. He said that he made it to his taste.
That was a pretty good example to go by. Only thing if you don't like Mayo you can substitute mustard. No ketchup pls no ketchup!
Not enough bacon and no jam
Yes, mayo, a tiny bit of mustard. Ketchup doesn't typically go on this. One of the few things we **don't** typically put it on.
Hamburgers, hotdogs, corn dogs, fries, fried fish, popcorn chicken, sure. Club sandwich, nah. Doesn't quite work there. For whatever reason, clod sandwiches and ketchup don't tend to go together right... Mayo and mustard work better on cold deli meat sandwiches. ^_^ Might even try "honey mustard," which could make it **a little interesting.**
Miracle Whip!! ❤❤❤
I agree; no ketchup.
I put ketchup on mine. I'm weird though. Lol I'll probably be burned at the stake for this comment. 😊
2 rules for a club sandwich - 1) 3 pieces of bread 2) 2 different meats. When I was working, I would take sandwiches for lunch. On the weekend, I would use what ever meat was left from the week. This would use the leftover meat before buying new meat form the next week. Your Portuguese, try this. Cut a popa seco into 3 pieces, place chouriço on the bottom then a BLT on top.
Club sandwiches are amazing!
A “club” sandwich means three pieces of toast. It’s the construction of the sandwich that denotes “club.” Ingredients can be whatever you prefer.
Perfect! Ty 🙏
@@european-reactsmaybe you should watch a video on a Monte Cristo Sandwich .That is a bit more complicated😅
@@european-reacts I would argue with the presentation--although the edges of at least two quarters are shown--but stipulate that the frilly picks are important.
You need them to hold the quarter sandwich portions together and regular toothpicks can get lost and cause injury. If you can't find them, you can cut down bamboo skewers and use a carrot, pickle, or whatever ribbon to mark the location. Some restaurants do this for aesthetics, conservation, economy, or .... to justify pricing? Lol.
the second video is more common as in restaurant/cafe. the first one is more like a fancy pants one that no one does it from scratch ever. always store bought pre-cut meat. I had it fist at childhood tens of years ago outside of America....it has been around forever.
Brian Lagerstrom is an awesome chef! He makes all his bread because he worked as a baker prior to his YT gig. Typically today, Club sandwiches are made with three bread slices. It's important to use deli meat which is thinner. I would say "Go for it!"
In indianapolis i can find this sandwich at Denny's, Bob Evans, McAlister's, Cheddars, The Paragon, Mann's Grill, Peppy Grill, The Metro and The Oasis. Depending on the restaurant you can substitute mayo with honey mustard, drop the ham, add orange/cranberry sauce and substitute fries for onion rings.
Andre', it's easy to make. I like mine with smoked turkey and smoked ham. The last video is a great example of a Club Sandwich.
If you're in America I would strongly suggest Boar's Head brand. They make the best deli meat.
Not sure if you can get that in Portugal. Probably not.
@protorhinocerator142 The Portuguese have great cured meats. It was a bit of a culture shock seeing all of the cured hams in the meat markets in Porto. When you ask for a pound of ham, lamb, goat or beef. They slice it off a leg, with the hoof still attached. The legs are cradled in a rack that will have 10-12 hams that could be cut from.
You gotta have the moisture from the mayonnaise (or mustard if you want). Nobody likes a dry sandwich! This was a near perfect example of a club sandwich. Make sure to salt and pepper your slices of tomato before putting on the sandwich. Also, fun fact: the most popular club sandwich in the world is technically the McDonald's Big Mac!
I was going to point out salt and pepper for the tomatoes, but instead I'll just reinforce it on your comment. Tomatoes need salt.
@@hartplanet356 is that the McChicken?
Club sandwiches are very common on the menus of sandwich shops and delis. The frilly toothpick is an old deli tradition; the _pick_ helps hold big sandwiches together and the _frills_ make it "fancy"!
And reminds you the pick is in there.
Yes, BLT is different, BUT the TOASTED Bread is critical for both.. not grilled bread as some European folks have tried to do. Iceberg or green lettuce is a matter of taste... He correctly put the tomato next to the toasted bread..To absorb the moisture. There is Never too much mayo. 3 meats required, but I never make it at home, but I like to order it out.. colorful toothpick to hold the quarters is also required!!!!
They call toasted cheese , a toasty so they of course thought when we say toast we meant fried . We call it toasted cheese after all lol . I’ve seen it happen on at least 3 channels lol .
Few things, #1 season the tomato with salt and pepper.
#2 Chicken and Pork can be used as well instead of ham and turkey.
#3 Thinner slices of deli meat is better. Thicker slices have less surface area for air, you need air to have flavor.
If you loved the BLT, you should make a club sandwich. They are delicious! You can use whatever kind of lettuce you like.
Yes you need 3 meats. Bacon, ham and turkey. I have this usually when I go out to restaurant. Its tastes great with some honey mustard for dipping sandwich in. Don't forget to butter the bread. Yum
Mitch Hedberg used to order the Club Sandwich all the time, and he wasn’t even a member! He never figured out how he got away with it.
Yes, please add it to your cooking show. By the way, your kitchen is more beautiful and modern than 95% of American kitchens. Well done! I personally hate lettuce on any kind of sandwich, cold or hot, so my club has sliced turkey, ham, roast beef, thin dill pickles, swiss cheese (Emmenthaler), bacon, mild mustard, and a light smear of horseradish sauce for some heat. One can also do an Italian Club using the very famous Italian coldcuts instead.
Sounds yummy!
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! Our boss buys us lunch every Friday and no one even asks me about the menu anymore. I always want a turkey club (there are 3 meats - turkey, ham & bacon). My visited coworkers already know what I'll order. So much better than a BLT. Just be sure you toast and mayo the beard! 🤪
I get a turkey club sandwich at a little mom and pop restaurant near me and they use roasted turkey so good. They also have a sourdough stuffed French toast 😋
My personal favorite is a Reuben on Rye bread. Sadly, to make corned beef at home takes a lot of time and patience. Alas, I have little of either. So I buy one. But the Club? That one, I have in the home fridge almost everyday.
Try cooking in an instant pot. So good and so much faster.
I also love a Reuben sandwich. My dad used to make corned beef and it took days and careful tending. But boy was it good. He also made corned beef hash with it. He has been gone for many years but I still remember that delicious corned beef.
Iceberg lettuce actually has no nutritional value so we use the bib lettuce like he did. Had a club sandwich a couple weeks ago. Both meats. It’s not the same as a BLT both are fantastic. Usually club sandwich has ham and turkey with the bacon. If you really want your mind blown the next time you make that delicious meat loaf you made eat the left over as a sandwich. Used to be my favorite lunch to take to school. You can also make your pot roast. Make mashed potatoes and gravy. Lay piece of bread on your plate put the roast on the bread. Scoop of p 11:25 otatoes right on top of the meat then cover it all with gravy. You have roast beef manhattan here in Indiana but other states call it an open faced sandwich.
@@chanmi1957Corned beef hash is great comfort food!!
II had a Club sandwich last week and it had all 3 meats, ham, turkey and bacon with lettuce and tomato. I also add salt and pepper.
It just needs salt and pepper on the tomato. Use the kind of lettuce that you prefer. My husband liked mild pickled peppers on his. 😎💜
I also like a bit of garlic powder on the tomato.
Check out Mr. H and friends, they just did a video about a day or so ago and made this. Very easy sandwich to make, but the difficulty is unhinging your jaw like a snake to eat it. Usually served with a pickle spear and fries!
You kinda almost need to eat the wedges sideways like a taco.
Not me. I can boa constrictor that bad boy.
I order this sandwich regularly at certain places because it is my favorite thing on their menu. This is a great sandwich that is lighter than eating a burger, and healthier maybe, or it seems so anyway. I can not longer eat my all time favorite sandwich, the "Reuben". A traditional Reuben sandwich consists of thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on marbled rye bread slathered with Russian or Thousand Island dressing.
Why can't you eat the Reuben?
@@sjagain Can not eat red meat anymore.
As you say, I prefer the simplicity of the BLT. With good quality smoked bacon and vine ripe tomatoes from the garden, there's nothing better.
For another food idea, check out 'smashburgers'. It's a particularly American way to make a hamburger that's popular in diner-style restaurants. One tip; put mayo on the bottom bun as a barrier to keep meat juices from making it soggy.
I believe the original CLUB came from the name Chicken-Lettuce-Under-Bacon
I like the ham & turkey combo, but if available, I look for turkey that's blackened flavored.
I also recommend a little salt and pepper on the tomato.
My grocery store even sells prepackaged ham, turkey and American cheese for creating club sandwiches
The Club Sandwich is one of my favorites. I get these all the time from a nearby restaurant.
Me too
The problem is where he put the Tomato & how he over-toasted the bread. The bread is supposed to be LIGHTLY TOASTED! Not Dark Toasted like this, you are also supposed to put the Lettuce between the bread & Tomato.
I prefer leaf lettuce on my sandwiches and iceberg lettuce in my salads.
The combination on ham and turkey go together amazingly! Club sandwiches is a next level BLT. You and your wife will love it.
Much prefer iceberg lettuce on BLT or Club, or even Hamburgers it give a crispy crunch where leave lettuce is limpy.
the sandwich meat is entirely up to you. You can use anything you want in a Club. Technically the C in Club refers to Chicken.
If it’s on the menu at a restaurant, this is what I order.
please add this to the cooking series! love your videos my friend
A club sandwich is almost any sandwich you can think of with the addition of the third slice of bread, tomatoes and bacon. Boom! It’s a club sandwich. Delicious no matter the meat choices. And the last time I had one was last week and it was the classic, turkey club. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. 😂
Edited to add the bread MUST be toasted.
The local shop here makes a turkey club with the “normal” ingredients but then adds avocado and havarti cheese. Chef’s kiss! It’s delicious!
No ham for me
I forgot to mention that the reason people put mayonnaise on the bread facing the sandwich or in between the sandwich is because that only is it used for lubricant, so the sandwich is not dry while trying to swallow it, but because it forms a barrier between the bread and anything moist like the tomatoes. Mayonnaise is made out of oil so you could use butter to protect the bread also but in the United States, we use mayonnaise. If we didn’t use that, and if we didn’t eat the sandwich right away in about 15 minutes to a half an hour the bread would be all soggy and gross. The mayonnaise protects the moisture from hitting the bread and making it icky.
Sadly mayonnaise makes me gag, so I use butter and it tastes great!!
We also have and made what is called a Po' Boy Sandwich. This is another sandwich that is made different almost everywhere. In the 1920's Depression-Era it was served to workers that couldn't afford a full sandwich, so this would be a one piece of bread sandwich or half roll with meat toppings and sometimes some form of sauce. We make our Po' Boy Sandwiches (sometimes called an Open-Faced Sandwich) with beef bar-b-que (called bbq for short) or Manwich using hamburger buns and since they are cheap, we can use both sides of the buns. Now this is also made with Texas-Style Toast Bread (that isn't toasted until you toast it, ha, ha). Not to get your mind swimming too much, but some of the best American-Style French Toast is made with Texas-Style Toast Bread and powder sugar put on top of it. Then you add the maple syrup!
Club sandwiches are very easy and very tasty! I think you'll really like it! So once you try that sandwich, you have to try the REUBEN sandwich!!!
The club sandwich is very tasty. You are going to love it. The two meats make it a club, so of course you have to have the two meats. The sandwich is simple and tasty. And yes, this is a staple at diners in America. The pickle goes on the side, not on the sandwich:) You should make it man.
Once or Twice a week. There are several sandwiches in the "Best" Category. Try a Reuben or Hot Pastrami sandwich for a change.
In America we have tons of different club sandwiches; I know this because I made them. Basically any "Club Sandwich" is any kind of meat with your choice of cheese you can think of that has no bones in it and the first (but last to be added) will be the bacon against the toast, then tomatoes so your lettuce does not wilt against the hot bacon (unless you used cooled cooked bacon then the lettuce can go against the bacon, and yes we use head or iceberg lettuce, last. We offered our clubs on White, Wheat, or Rye Bread, but traditionally White Bread Toast You can use something called chicken fried steak (deep fat- or air-fried) add your cheese immediately so you get that cheese melted, toast, then added your bacon. tomatoes, then lettuce (which even thought it is called a BLT. Most people here eat the meat layer on the bottom and the BLT on the top part. I was also trained to bake my bacon in the shape of "Vs" so you can put at least 4 pieces on the BLT and not have to worry about it coming out of your sandwich. The other reason you bake it it that you can use a baking screen under the bacon so the fat will automatically go off the bacon plus it makes that good crisp bacon. Keep that bacon grease if you want to try white gravy (nothing to do with the sandwich, but great for white gravy)! You just need to pour the bacon grease over a metal-type mesh so you can keep the bacon grease but not have bits of bacon in it; unless you want to keep the bacon bits and grease for a gravy to make a rue, but has to be used immediately as if you keep the bacon bits in the grease you can keep covered after cooled, for a very long time. We used mayonnaise or Miracle Whip immediately after the toast was done, so it would soften one side of the toast as cooled toast with mayonnaise added after just leaves crumbs all over you. We made tuna or chicken salad clubs, again, almost any type meat with cheese on the lower level as the next level of the BLT makes it a "Club Sandwich". I also still make Croissant-Type Clubs; not a true club, but the bacon, lettuce and tomato are put on it. I just cut my store-bought huge croissants in half then cover (depending who in my family is eating them) add either Miracle Whip on the bottom half of the croissant and yellow mustard on the top (I don't like it so I don't put anything on my croissant halves as they are soft to start with and have butter in them. Take two pieces of long-style turkey or just add turkey slices where there are at least two layers of turkey slices, add 4-6 pieces bacon (again I use the V-shape as they fit the croissant even better on top of the turkey, add one to two slices of your cheese of choosing, Take two pieces of ham put them over the bacon and cheese, add a good amount of iceberg lettuce, then add three to four slices of tomatoes, add your top part of the croissant.. Put two sandwich-picks into the Croissant, cut the middle of the Croissant Club Sandwich in half, to make it prettier I cut it at a slant. I do not like smoked turkey or ham, so I use store-bought, oven-baked turkey and extra-lean premium cooked ham. As with any sandwich/club sandwich you can make them anyway you and your family like them. I make approximately two croissant sandwiches per guy in my family (so more than a pound of food with both sandwiches) and usually only one for women, halves for kids. I go through 24 croissants, 2 pounds of ham and 2 pounds of turkey, 72 pieces of bacon, 6 large beef-steak-type tomatoes, two heads of lettuce and sometimes a pound and a half of sliced American Cheese! That feeds about 12 to 15 people depending on how they want their croissant sandwich made. This is a big hit with my family as we eat these after church and before or during us watching our beloved Denver Broncos! I serve my croissant sandwiches with the choice of chips my particular family wanted; usually Lays Original, Ruffles, or Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips. Then after the game I would make fried biscuits as dessert. No one went away hungry! Ha ha! I don't know of any Portuguese foods.We can buy about any type of food in America at our bigger grocery stores, so maybe you can show us some of your foods from your country. (Maybe you have already done that.)
I will tell you what a Club Sandwich is my friend 🤗
IT'S JUST MY FAVORITE SANDWICH...EVER
😋 😋 😋
I haven't had a club since summer, since I am very picky about my tomatoes and only eat the ones I grow or if I can find an heirloom one at the grocery store. When I make them I don't use that much meat. I use two slices of ham and two slices of turkey and only enough bacon to cover the bread. I also put mustard on the middle piece of toast instead of mayo, which is how I've always had it served to me at a restaurant. The lettuce shown in the video is green leaf lettuce, which I don't find particularly flavorful, but better than Romano. I make it with iceberg because it tastes better. Regular white bread is what it is traditionally made with.
My husband and I used to split a club sandwich and get an extra side order of fries because the clubs were so filling the restaurant we got them at we didn't each need to get one. If you make it like this, you may want to just split it with your wife or skip making fries to go with it. Maybe you should find a nice healthy American salad of some sort to make after that. Although, I am still waiting on those cinnamon rolls. Yeah, the salad can wait until after the cinnamon rolls.
One thing to know is CLUB means Chicken Lettuce Under Bacon. Basically a BLT is on the bottom and a chicken sandwich on top. I always add ham and turkey as well.
Actually the Club sandwich is named that because it was originally served in Clubhouses. It's not an acronym.
Yes I forgot about chicken
@@roystoyscomics1361It was originated at one specific Clubhouse. The Saratoga Racecourse Clubhouse in Saratoga Springs NY. And the ingredients are very specific, if you want the OG sandwich. Of course, over the years, many variations have popped up all across the country, but I've had the original and many other versions and the Saratoga Clubhouse club sandwich is the best, hands down. (There's no chicken, either. Mr. H just assumed that's what it meant. 😊)
The Union Clubhouse claims they had a club sandwich five years before Saratoga. I have no clue which is correct. But even cookbooks listed a Clubhouse Sandwich within that time frame.
I had this sandwich today for lunch, actually! It was a turkey club so it didn't have ham, but everything else was the same including the lettuce. Also I used mustard because I didn't have mayo. (there was a small snow storm in Dallas today and I had to make do with what I had at home).
Honestly Club sandwiches are great but my favorite American sandwich is the Reuben.
Reading all these comments makes me want a Reuben on dark rye.
Hello Andre, the Club Sandwich is a staple in America and they have many different versions of the sandwich. You can use Chicken or Turkey, Ham, Mayonnaise, Lettuce and Tomato. They even have a California Club which has Avocado Slices added. So, just find a recipe that you like or want to try because they are very tasty and if you like pickles just add a picks spear on the side.
I love our sandwiches. My favorite sandwich place in my area is Togo’s.
Sandwiches are the best!
I feel like the club sandwich is one of those that every place makes their own way and can be different. They always need Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and turkey (maybe chicken) on toast. I think it because its a chilled sandwich (cold meat, cold lettuce and tomato, and mayo) makes it very refreshing for a summer sandwich. You find it a lot in family owned diners.
If you do this sandwich, just a suggestion but one of my favorites. Cut it diagonally
And yes on the iceberg lettuce for sure
Club Sandwitches are from Club-cars aboard trains. It's a Diner-car that served food and became a Diner when people just parked them on a plot of land and started serving food. Club-cars were the higher class Diner-cars. First class is what it would be called today. There is quite a few verssion because different railroad lines had there own menu. Turkey Club and Tuna Club are the 2 most popular types.
There's also the Monte Carlo which is basically the same but it is dipped in batter and deep fried.
No. That's just so wrong. Sorry.
I meant Monte Cristo.
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There's no letuce, tomato, mayo, bacon, or cheddar on a Monte Cristo.
Turkey and bread are all they have in common.
@cee8mee ham, turkey, cheese, three pieces of bread. It's basically a club sandwich. I'm sure tomatoes and mayonnaise could be added, it's all covered in batter. I'm sure some people don't put lettuce on their sandwiches.
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Again, no. Sorry.
A Monte Cristo is is ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, batter dipped and fried. Served hot and cut open, usually dusted with powdered sugar, often with a side of raspberry preserves.
Anything else is a variation.
The only thing that club sandwich has in common with one is turkey and bread.
I'm sorry, but this guy wants to learn. Should he be taught the wrong thing?
I had a turkey club last week. No ham. On the top layer I used four slices of bacon. The origin of the club sandwich dates back to the late 1800's. They were served in private clubs for the rich, usually as a lunch entree.
When I am having lunch in a new restaurant, I always order a club sandwich. Any restaurant that can't make a club sandwich shouldn't be trusted with anything else. I am also a Tpgp's fan.
The key to any good sandwich or plate is the quality of the ingredients. Something as simple as the bread or even the sauce can make a huge difference in how good it will taste.
The club sandwich is good, but it's only a bit more than the BLT. If you want something a little different, check out a Sloppy Joe sandwich (not the loose meat version) or even better is a Reuben Sandwich.
In America: Go Big or Go Home is the rule to live and die by.
The sandwiches served this way
so that it could be easily shared by two or more people.
My mother served a stack of these when her Canasta "Club" came over to play cards. The Ladies could take a lady-size sandwich or two, and still get a hefty lunch. That's why I thought they were called club sandwiches.🌻🌻
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They're named after the Saratoga New York gambling Club
Traditional Club Sandwich has turkey, ham, & bacon for the meats. Also cheese, lettuce, & tomatoes with Koscher Dill Pickle spears on the plate. And yes, it is very delicious. The combination of the different meats makes for the delicious flavor.
The turkey club is so much better with REAL sliced turkey. Not the lunchmeat turkey. So, get a turkey breast, roast it, eat some and slice off some the next day. If you can't do that, get the lunch meat. Any bread is fine, toast it in the toaster! You don't have to have ham or cheese on it, but that is a good combination. Use the lettuce you like. I use what he is using. No nutrition in iceberg lettuce. It's one of three sandwiches I order at restaurants IF they are using real turkey, not lunchmeat. Leave the toothpicks in until it's picked up to eat. They are holding it together. I had one of these maybe 2 weeks ago?
I had to google what a club sandwich is. I have heard that term all my life. For one thing, it is a double-decker sandwich. I am not sure my mouth opens that big... lol. If I made it for me, I would make it 1 layer, but you would probably have to make it 2 layer or else everyone would scream... lol. Buy normal sliced meat... I would not cook the meat from beginning either. Also you do not have to put all that bacon on either... 1 layer is sufficient. This recipe was developed for a restaurant, so that is why it is so extreme. I have never had a Club Sandwich, but it looks delicious.
CLUB = Chicken Lettuce Under Bacon
You can use Turkey to substitute the Chicken add cheese, tomatoes, whatever…
But that’s where the name comes from
It has been years, but two meats. It is better than a BLT. You can also add a cranberry sauce as well.
The club sandwich is extremely popular, and it actually shows up on menus across the US. By the way, we call any three-bread-slice sandwich a "double-decker."
Club sandwich preparation tips/trivia:
Mayo goes on all toast sides that touch other ingredients. It's a structural thing - together with the toothpicks, the mayo acts as a food glue to help keep the sandwich together.
Always salt and pepper your tomato slices, but they don't have to be quite as thick as in the video.
Iceberg lettuce is the standard, due to its satisfying crunch and general availability, but other leafy greens can be used. Bibb lettuce is a popular susbtitute.
Cheese is usually cheddar. While the club is definitely an American creation, DO NOT use American cheese slices. That is the saddest form of club sandwich. Avoid.
Bacon is required, but the choice of meats and variety is up to you. Turkey, ham, and chicken are the most common options.
Cutting the sandwich into 4 triangles with frilly toothpicks is also a must... it's just the way clubs are always served.
While fries are a popular side item, other options like potato chips or salad are common.
In general, the club sandwich is the BLT's fancy older brother. It's also a more filling meal due to it basically being 2 sandwiches in one.
I hope you make this at some point. Your videos are a delight. 😊
I like romaine or butter lettuce. They both have more flavor than iceberg. Mixed meat makes the best club sandwich.
Butter lettuce is perfect
The greener a lettuce is the more nutrients it has in it. Iceberg lettuce is about 50% water. Romaine lettuce is the most nutrient dense. It really depends on the dish youre making though. If you make tacos, you want iceberg because it gives a little bit of dampness to your taco without making it soggy. If youre making a caesar salad, you want romaine because its generally moderately healthy (depending on the salad dressing you use or if you even use dressing).
That is the classic club sandwich. It is one of my favorite sandwiches. It brings back a lot of memories. When was a kid, I'm almost 70 now, I used to go with my mother to a nearby department store that had a cafeteria. We always ordered the club sandwich .
A Turkey Club, along with cheeseburgers are my favorite sandwiches. A local restaurant to me, makes the best turkey club I have ever had, and it does not include ham. They also have a "deluxe" version which I have never tried.
Their "secret" that they sell so many (even more than their hamburgers), is because they regularly cook a whole turkey, just to have enough for the sandwiches they sell. And, they only use breast meat for the club.
Since you asked:
The last time I had a CLUB sandwich was back in September. Mine was closer to the original, using rotisserie chicken. (CLUB is an acronym for Chicken and Lettuce Under Bacon.)
"Better" than a BLT is a tricky question, because it all depends on what I'm hungry for. Sometimes I just want a basic fried egg sandwich on buttered bread. Sometimes I want to go all out and make a goyim Cecil - that's ham, melted cheese, caramelized onions, mayo and mustard on the bottom bread, barbecue sauce on the top. It's named after the Jewish deli where I first had a kosher version of it.
The CLUB is just one in a rotation of a vast array of sandwiches I make at home, as is the BLT.
I think after you make a CLUB, you should react to the Philly cheesesteak. That's a classic for a reason, and surprisingly simple to make.
Easy: a club sandwich consists of meat (chicken, turkey, ham, bacon, etc.), tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise, with two layers of filling between three slices of toast or bread. Yes, a club always has 3 slices of bread. Multiple meats also define a club. Club sandwiches are served with the toothpicks still in them.
And cut into 4 triangles, each with a toothpick that has garnish on it.
I think the ham goes on the bottom layer and turkey and bacon on the top layer with the lettuce and tomato, plus cheese on both layers.
Spicy mustard is a nice added touch for a club sandwich. A club is a basic American lunch option from a diner or as a packed lunch. A club is just a meat sandwich wearing a BLT as a hat. Plenty of ways to do it. Much of "American" food that is now a classic is from the heydays of industrialization (packing the husbands lunch before heading off to the factory) and using new methods of preservation such as refrigeration, American cheese (which lasts longer and is cheap but isnt as good) and Miracle Whip which is a long lasting store bought alternative to real home made mayonnaise.
You can add sliced avocado to a BLT if you like avocado. Leaf lettuce or Romane lettuce is tastier and has more vitamins than iceberg lettuce. If you like the BLT you will love the Club Sandwich! Club sandwiches always have ham, turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, and mayo on toasted bread and is two layers between three pieces of toast.
To me this is a classic Club Sandwich, though of course there are variations, there is a Sports Grill near where I live that makes a great Club Sandwich on Jalapeno Ciabatta bread with Jalapeno Mayo along with the traditional Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato, They also offer a traditional version like shown in this video.
6:57 Iceberg is definitely not better than Romaine lettuce. Iceberg lettuce is a very low nutrient and cheap lettuce with a high water content. It's good if you want something just for a watery crunch.
8:20 It's basically ONLY served at restaurants.
The club sandwich is very popular at diner type restaurants. Usually you only have one protein plus the bacon, so you will have a Turkey Club, a Roast Beef Club, a Chicken Salad Club, a Ham Club etc.
A club sandwich is a classic and I am sure you would love it, it has a lot of flavor and texture. I like mine toasted but I have eaten many that weren't toasted. My suggestion is that you make one toasted (toast the bread first then make the sandwich) and one on untoasted bread and see which one you prefer. If you like a sandwich that is a meal, this is it. Use whatever kind of cheese you like in your club, here it would usually be cheddar or swiss, maybe even pepper jack. You don't need to get smoked turkey, but I would say get real turkey breast not lunch meat type...same with the ham. Buy real ham and real turkey breast at the deli or meat section of your grocery store. I like the iceberg lettuce but for a video, the green is a much more colorful contrast to the red tomato so perhaps that is why he is using it. Go ahead and load on the bacon. It is just one meal one time. Your first club sandwich should be the perfect one. Just eat half of it and save the other half for your wife. NO KETCHUP!!! You want the flavors to be pure on a club sandwich. You can't compare this and the BLT, once you taste this you will understand that they are different sandwiches. A BLT showcases the bacon and this showcases a combination of a turkey and bacon sandwich with a classic ham and cheese. We put tomato and lettuce on most of our cold meat sandwiches and sometimes even on tuna salad or egg salad sandwiches. Usually some potato chips or fries and a dill pickle spear on the side. It is not too much, it is a meal not a snack. Eat half of it and give the other half to your wife. Don't skimp the first time. After that you can alter it but for your first try, make it the right way. You are a cooking channel where you try new and exciting tastes...Go For It, there is only one "first time" for everything. Wait until you try a French Dip or a Patty Melt. Those are great sandwiches as are Ruben Sandwich or Hot Pastrami sandwich on Rye Bread. We have a lot of different sandwiches here. Americans seem to love sandwiches.
Letuce -
• Diner Sandwich - Iceburg Lettuce
• Country Club Sandwich - Romain Lettuce
The "Club" originated in the enironment of country clubs because of the attitude of the rich needing to be over the top on everything.
The BLT was more of the commoners version.
The Club does have both meats.
And hint...Mayo kind of "waterproof" the bread.
I love both.
I like both BLT and Club sandwiches. Most restaurants only have the bacon and turkey. I'm not a hugh fan of turkey, so I generally replace the turkey with ham. At home, I make it with 2 types of ham, Honey ham and smoked ham, and of course the bacon for the BLT part. But as one of the others commented, whatever you like cut down or stacked up to fit between bread slices or on a sandwich roll, goes.
The lettuce he used looks like green leaf lettuce. It is great for Club sandwiches and BLT sandwiches, but most people use Iceberg lettuce for them.
As far as the meats, the 'classic' Club sandwich has turkey and ham (and bacon, of course), but many people make them with just the turkey and bacon. To 'Americanize' it even more, use mayo and a little Ranch dressing for the spread on it. :)
It varies from restaurant to restaurant -- Turkey or Turkey & Ham. Both are good. This is served in restaurants and diners all across the USA. I have one a few times a year. After Thanksgiving, a home made Turkey Club is the best with leftover turkey and freshly cooked bacon.
Some people do a club sandwich with turkey, ham and roast beef, and some are turkey, ham and bacon. I don't necessarily say a club sandwich is better than a BLT, just different. A club is always 3 pieces of bread and sauce between every layer. They are both delicious and you definitely must try one. The more meat, the better!
My favorite sandwich is the reuben. It's not for everyone because it has sauerkraut, but there is a variant called the rachel that replaces the sauerkraut with coleslaw.
There is a restaurant near me that makes another variant of a reuben where they make it a double decker and add a knackwurst on the second layer. I love it!
The classic club sandwich is a stack of THREE slices of toast, TWO or more types of meat (like bacon and thin deli turkey), lettuce, tomatoes and mayo, and sometimes a slice of American cheese. Today there are endless versions of a club sandwich. Here in California it's usually 3 slices of sour dough toast, delicious roast turkey breast, crispy bacon, avocado, mixed greens, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and mayo. Depending on the area and restaurant, a chef might make up his own recipe...like gourmet olive spread, pepperoncinis, provolone, sundried tomatoes, and baby spinach leaves.
You can use your cold cut turkey breast or smoked turkey breast and not have to buy a turkey breast and cook to use. It’s very easy to make.