Welcome to JayPo’s Penalty Boxed Lunch, where we explore food from around the country! This week’s 26th official entry is near and dear to our heart here in the Delaware Valley! Yes, that would the iconic cheesesteak. Does it really need an introduction? Well, maybe you need one. Also be sure to check out the definitive cheesesteak ranking.
Food History!
The history of the sandwich has gone down in Philadelphia lore and it’s creation is well-described in this wiki:
The present-day sandwich (yes it’s a sandwich), is comprised and assembled with three key ingredients in mind:
- The Bread: it must be assembled on an Italian roll, preferably seeded.