United States kitchen

Po' Boy

Sandwich A po' boy (from the name "poor boy," as the sandwiches were traditionally given to the poor street boys by the nuns in New Orleans) is a New Orleans sandwich similar to a "sub" sandwich. They can be made with anything, but are typically made with a type of meat and "dressing" (lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and sauce). Mother's Restaurant in New Orle

Po' Boy prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook5 minServes1LevelEasy
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Before you start

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Preparation checklist

  • Read all 4 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 5 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

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Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Slice the bread along one side so that it folds open like a book.

  2. 02

    Open the bread and add the cheese, shredded lettuce, and meat.

  3. 03

    Add condiments to your liking.

  4. 04

    Close the bread (as you would a book) and mash it down.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Public domain, credited to Wikimedia contributor; view original image record .