10 Unique Sandwiches You Should Try This National Sandwich Day

November 3rd, National Sandwich Day, is a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. A sandwich recipe isn’t limited to your usual PB&J or ham and cheese; there are countless other options you should try on this day. Here are 10 sandwiches you probably didn’t know about.

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Elvis Presley made this sandwich famous, combining sweet and salty flavors. It’s made with peanut butter, banana, and bacon, grilled together. For some, it's a nostalgic treat.

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A New England classic, the lobster roll is a luxurious sandwich packed with fresh lobster meat, usually served in a toasted roll. It's a seafood lover's dream and perfect for those who want to indulge in something special.

Ingredients:

10 oz (283 g) lobster tails with shell (5 oz per roll)
4” (10 cm) celery
A few chives
2-3 Tbsp. spicy mayo (See Note for recipe) or WAFU Spicy Mayonaizu
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 New England style split-top hot dog buns*
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lemon (optional)

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This Vietnamese sandwich is a fusion of French and Vietnamese flavors. A crispy baguette is filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapenos

INGREDIENTS:

Crispy Baguette
Mayonnaise spread (we used Japanese mayo)
Lemongrass pork 
Pickled Carrots
Daikon radish
Cucumbers, sliced into long thin strips
Cilantro 
Jalapeños

Pickled Carrot and Daikon Recipe:

In a bowl, combine 1/2 sugar, the vinegar, and 1 cup lukewarm water, and stir to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables.

PORK MARINADE:

1.5lb Pork Tenderloin, cut in long thin slices
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/8 cup lemongrass, finely minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds 
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons of honey
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon oil (vegetable or canola)

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A sweet and savory combination, the Monte Cristo is essentially a fried ham and cheese sandwich with a twist: it's dusted with powdered sugar and served with a side of jam for dipping.

Ingredients: 
Servings for  2

3 eggs
50ml milk
3 tablespoons butter
6 slices of white bread
Mayonnaise
8 slices of York Ham
Shredded Gruyere, Gouda or cheese Swiss
Powdered sugar and raspberry jam, for serving
Pinch of Salt

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Originating from Turkey, this sandwich is made with thin slices of seasoned meat (often lamb or chicken) stuffed into pita bread or a soft roll. Add some veggies and tzatziki sauce for a flavorful experience.

For the lamb done

500g minced lamb meat
100g chopped onions
10g grated garlic
30g (2 tbsp) yogurt
Salt to taste
1 tsp each of thyme, oregano, paprika
½ tsp black pepper
30ml (2 tbsp) milk

For the bread dough
⅓ cup warm water
⅓ cup warm milk
1 tbsp dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
45g (3 tbsp) yogurt
45g (3 tbsp) vegetable oil
600g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt

For the salad
120g onion
20g parsley
1 tsp sumac
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt

For the white sauce
½ cup yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp each of dried parsley, dried mint
Salt and pepper

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A New York deli classic, this sandwich piles high slices of pastrami on rye bread. Add some mustard, and you’ve got a flavorful meal perfect for meat lovers.

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The Cuban sandwich combines roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, all pressed in Cuban bread. It’s crunchy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

2 slices of Cuban bread or French bread
4 oz (113g) roasted pork
3 oz (85g) ham
2 slices of Swiss cheese
2-3 pickle slices
Yellow mustard
Butter for grilling

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This Southern favorite features a crispy fried chicken breast sandwiched in a buttery biscuit. It’s often topped with honey, hot sauce, or even pickles for added flavor.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 clove garlic, grated
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 chicken cutlets (about 2 pounds)
4 1/2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup honey
Peanut oil, for frying
8 biscuits, split
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup sliced dill or bread-and-butter pickles

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A Danish open-faced sandwich, Smørrebrød typically consists of dark rye bread topped with ingredients like smoked fish, cured meats, or cheeses. It's a visually stunning sandwich with endless variations.

Shrimp sandwich
170 g cooked shrimps
50 g mayonnaise
50 g sour cream
1/2 lemon
dill
salt and pepper
2 slices rye bread
2 tbs red fish roe
2 quail eggs boiled
mix salad

Meatball sandwich
6 meatballs
2 slices rye bread
80 g cooked beetroot
50 g cream cheese
4 pickled cucumbers
cherry tomatoes
frillice salad
2 tbs crispy onion
salt and pepper
micro greens

White fish sandwich
200 g white fish fillet
50 g panko crumbs
2 slices rye bread
1 egg
50 g pickles
1/2 small onion
20 g capers
dill
40 g sour cream
40 g mayonnaise
2 cooked potatoes
spring onion
2 tbs red fish roe

Vegetarian sandwich with avocado
1 ripe avocado
2 slices rye bread
50 g green beans steamed
4 tbs beetroot cream
parsley
pepper
lemon salt
chili flakes
2 quail eggs

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This Japanese sandwich is made with a breaded and fried pork or chicken cutlet, served between slices of soft white bread. Simple yet incredibly satisfying, it's a favorite comfort food in Japan.

Ingredients:

1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) (I use Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs)
1 ½ Tbsp neutral flavor oil (vegetable, canola, etc)
2 pork chops (½ inches, 1.25 cm)
½ tsp salt (kosher or sea salt; use half if using table salt)
freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 leaf cabbage
4 slices Shokupan (Japanese pullman loaf bread)
2 tsp unsalted butter
2 tsp Dijon mustard
4 Tbsp Tonkatsu sauce (I use Kikkoman® Katsu Sauce)