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Pressed Salami Sandwich

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Prep time: 15 Minutes

Total time: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes

Yield: Serves 8

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    Ingredients

  • 2 round or oval loaves country bread (1 pound each) split and hollowed
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) oil-packed roasted red peppers
  • 12 ounces salami thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces provolone cheese thinly sliced
  • 2 bunches arugula (about 6 ounces each), washed well and thick stems removed (about 10 cups)

    Directions

  1. Brush cut sides of halved bread loaves with oil from jar of roasted peppers. Dividing evenly, layer bottom bread halves with roasted peppers, salami, cheese, and arugula; top with remaining bread halves.
  2. Wrap each sandwich tightly with plastic, and press: Lay wrapped sandwiches on a baking sheet. Position another baking sheet on top, and weight with heavy canned goods or a large skillet. Let stand for one hour, pressing down occasionally with hands.
  3. Refrigerate wrapped sandwiches until ready to serve, up to 1 day. To serve, cut into wedges.
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