An Al Capone sandwich is a hearty sandwich that consists of capicola, salami, turkey, peppercini, lettuce, provolone and mayo and mustard.
Al Capone sandwiches also refer to a category of different hearty sandwiches that are named after the famous gangster "Al Capone".
The Al Capone sandwiches can have variations which include Italian American deli style subs that have multiple cured meats and provolone cheese as well as roast beef sandwiches on au jus soaked rolls along with various types of toppings.
Other versions of Al Capone sandwiches also feature fried chicken, pastrami, or even stuffed pork loin.
Although they all shared the common theme of being flavorful and substantial sandwiches.
Common types of Al Capone sandwiches are Hearty and Flavorful, Roast Beef Variations of the sandwich and Italian American Deli style Al Capone sandwiches.
Italian American Deli Style Al Capone Sandwiches often use a blend of Italian cured meats such as mortadella, capicola, salami or pepperoni, along with melted provolone cheese, tomato, lettuce and tangy dressing like balsamic vinaigrette.
Roast Beef Al Capone sandwiches often consist of thinly sliced, slow roasted beef that is bathed in au jus and served on a sub roll with Italian cheeses and sweet or hot giardiniera peppers.
The name "Al Capone" evokes a sandwich that is substantial and packed with bold flavors, whether they are from meats, cheeses or spicy vegetables.
Some other examples of different Al Capone Sandwiches are the Algonquin Sub Shop's Al Capone sandwich, which is a sandwich that is loaded with salami, pepperoni, capicola, mortadella, melted provolone cheese, lettuve, tomatoes, black olives, red onions and balsamic vinaigrette that is served with hot giardiniera on a French roll.
The Mafia Eats' Al Capone Sandwich features fried chicken, soppressata, mozzarella and arugula salad that is assembled on a toasted hoagie roll.
And the Gotta Be Frank Gourmet's Al Capone sandwich which starts with slow roasted beef on a Turano roll, which is then topped with more au jus and Italian cheeses and served with sides of sweet vinegar peppers and hot giardiniera.