Chopped Italian Sandwich Recipe for the Yoder Smokers YS640s – Ultimate Meat-Lover’s Sub!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Salami (sliced, then cut into 1‑inch pieces for grilling)
• 1 lb Pepperoni (sliced, then cut into 1‑inch pieces for grilling)
• 1 lb Ham (thinly sliced, then cut into 1‑inch pieces for grilling)
• 8 oz Provolone Cheese (shredded or cut into small cubes)
• 1 head Romaine Lettuce (use the crunchy inner leaves, roughly chopped)
• 2 Tomato (medium, seeded and diced)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (regular or light)
• 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Cattleman's Grill Italiano Seasoning (or any Italian herb blend)
• 1 tbsp Balsamic Glaze (for drizzle)
• 1 tbsp Olive Ranch Dressing (optional, for extra flavor)
• 6 Pepperoncini (sliced for garnish)
• 1 French Bread Loaf (about 12‑inch loaf, crusty exterior)

Instructions

1. Preheat Pellet Grill

   Set the YS‑640S pellet grill to 350°F and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Grill the Meats

   Place the salami, pepperoni, and ham pieces in a single layer on the grill. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, then cook another 3 minutes until lightly crisp and some fat is rendered.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. Cool the Grilled Meats

   Transfer the grilled meats to a large mixing bowl and let them rest for 2 minutes while you prep the vegetables.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prep Fresh Vegetables

   Roughly chop the romaine lettuce (using only the crunchy inner leaves) and dice the tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the grilled meats.

   Time: PT3M

5. Add Cheese

   Stir in the shredded provolone cheese, distributing it evenly.

   Time: PT1M

6. Make the Dressing

   In a small cup, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, balsamic glaze, and olive ranch dressing.

   Time: PT1M

7. Combine Everything

   Pour the dressing over the meat‑cheese‑vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

8. Prepare the Bread

   Slice off the top of the French loaf, then hollow out the interior using a small serrated knife, leaving about 1‑inch thick walls to hold the filling.

   Time: PT2M

9. Load the Sandwich

   Spoon the chopped mixture into the hollowed loaf, packing it firmly but not crushing the bread. Garnish the top with sliced pepperoncini.

   Time: PT2M

10. Slice and Serve

    Using a serrated bread knife, cut the loaded loaf into 6 equal portions. Serve immediately or wrap tightly for later.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

680

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

38 g

Fiber

4 g