Since the movie Smokey and the Bandit came out, the diablo sandwich gains more and more attention due to wall-to-wall propaganda. If you haven’t heard about this, it doesn’t matter, I’ll introduce all information about diablo sandwich and help you make your own diablo sandwich step by step.
What Is a Diablo Sandwich?
A Diablo sandwich is a popular variation of the Philly cheesesteak that originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The sandwich is made with thin slices of steak or chicken breast and melted cheese on a hoagie roll.
It is then topped with roasted red peppers, onions, and spicy brown sauce.
In terms of theater, it’s the sandwich that Sheriff Buford T.Justice ordered. (of Texas, a distinguished officer with more than 30 years of experience and one of the most well-liked law enforcement officials in the USA!
How to Make Your Own Diablo Sandwich
The possibility exists for you to create anything and call it Diablo because there doesn’t appear to be an Original Diablo Sandwich. There are recipes all over the web, ranging from the semi-reasonable (sloppy joes with hot sauce) to the absurd (ground beef, taco seasoning and lettuce and tomato? Get out of here with that garbage immediately. Basically, it all boils down to this: based on what we can observe Sheriff Justice eating in the movie, you need:
- Shredded pork
- Toasted bun
- Lots and lots of hot sauce. No, even more than that.
- Wax paper
- Naturally, Dr. Pepper.
It is up to you how you get there. If you’re not experienced with a smoker, you could quarter a Boston Butt and rub it with a mixture of paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Place it on a bed of quartered Vidalia onions. Pour on some of your favorite BBQ sauce, a half-can of Dr. Pepper, and a few dashes of hot sauce.
Purchase independently or locally made versions of both sauces. Avoid using Tabasco—everyone uses it—and pass on Heinz or KC Masterpiece. That is not good enough for you. You can also make your own by heating up a 1:1:1 mixture of apple cider vinegar, tomato juice, and Dr. Pepper in a large pot. You can also add finely diced onion, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Cook the pork Beastie Boys style — slow and low — for 10 to 12 hours. Discard the onions, keep the juice, and shred the pork. Butter and toast some hamburger buns, add the shredded pork and juice, top with some more hot sauce (and maybe cole slaw if you want to get fancy) and serve with an ice-cold … well, you know the rest.
Final Thoughts
Hope my introduction can help you get more information about diablo sandwich, if you still have questions, you can drop a comment to let us know. Wish you a good day with your self-made diablo sandwich!
